Iso+22232 3 2020
Iso+22232 3 2020
Iso+22232 3 2020
First edition
2020-10
Non-destructive testing —
Characterization and verification of
ultrasonic test equipment —
Part 3:
Combined equipment
Essais non destructifs — Caractérisation et vérification de
l'appareillage de contrôle par ultrasons —
Partie 3: Equipement complet
Reference number
ISO 22232-3:2020(E)
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ISO 22232-3:2020(E)
Contents Page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 General requirements for conformity............................................................................................................................................. 2
5 Personnel qualification.................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
6 Description of tests and reporting...................................................................................................................................................... 2
6.1 Baseline measurements of characteristic values....................................................................................................... 2
6.2 Physical state and external aspects........................................................................................................................................ 3
6.2.1 Procedure................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
6.2.2 Acceptance criterion...................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.2.3 Frequency of testing...................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.3 Tests for angle-beam probes........................................................................................................................................................ 3
6.3.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.3.2 Probe index point............................................................................................................................................................. 3
6.3.3 Beam angle............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
6.3.4 Simultaneous determination of probe index point and beam angle.................................... 4
6.4 Vertical linearity..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.4.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.4.2 Procedure................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
6.4.3 Acceptance criteria......................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.4.4 Frequency of testing...................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.5 Sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio...................................................................................................................................... 7
6.5.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.5.2 Procedure................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
6.5.3 Acceptance criterion...................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.5.4 Frequency of testing...................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.6 Pulse duration........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.6.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Foreword
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iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by ISO/TC 135, Non-destructive testing, Subcommittee SC 3, Ultrasonic
testing, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee
CEN/TC 138, Non-destructive testing, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation
between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
A list of all parts in the ISO 22232 series can be found on the ISO website.
1 Scope
This document specifies methods, tolerances and acceptance criteria for verifying the performance
of combined ultrasonic test equipment (i.e. instrument, probes and cables connected) by the use of
appropriate standard calibration blocks.
These methods are specifically intended for manual test equipment, i.e. ultrasonic instruments
according to ISO 22232-1, and for manual ultrasonic non-destructive testing with single- or dual-
transducer probes according to ISO 22232-2. This document is also applicable for multi-channel
instruments. For automated test equipment, different tests can be needed to ensure satisfactory
performance.
The specified methods are intended for the use by operators working under site or shop floor conditions.
These methods are not intended to prove the suitability of the equipment for particular applications.
This document excludes ultrasonic instruments for continuous waves.
This document also excludes ultrasonic phased array systems, see e. g. ISO 18563-3. If a phased array
instrument is used in combination with single- or dual-transducer probes, this document is applicable
to this combination.
2 Normative references
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://w ww.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://w ww.electropedia.org/
Non-compliance with the requirements in this document shall result in replacement, repair and/or
verification according to ISO 22232-1 Group 2 tests or to ISO 22232-2 for the affected component.
During the baseline measurements, the relevant parameters of the instrument controls, e.g. frequency,
pulse energy, suppression/reject, pulse repetition frequency, shall be the same as those to be used for
subsequent tests.
The type of test block, cable type and cable length used for these baseline measurements shall also be
the same as those used for subsequent tests.
For the measurement of base values, it is assumed that the probe(s), cable(s) and instrument are in
proper condition, especially for used parts.
6.2.1 Procedure
Visually inspect the outside of the ultrasonic instrument, probe(s), cable(s) and calibration block for
physical damage or wear which can influence the system’s current operation or future reliability.
In particular, inspect the probe contact surface for physical damage or wear.
If the probe is assembled from separate components, test that the components are assembled correctly,
e. g. provide suitable coupling.
Test for instability of electrical contacts.
Any damage or wear which can influence the system’s current operation or future reliability, e. g. by
instability of electrical contacts, shall result in replacement, repair and/or verification according to
Group 2 tests of ISO 22232-1 or to ISO 22232-2 for the affected component.
The equipment shall be tested once per day for the equipment to be used during that day.
The probe index point and the beam angle shall be determined either:
— separately as specified in 6.3.2 and 6.3.3; or
— simultaneously as specified in 6.3.4.
These tests shall be performed for each angle-beam probe to be used during that day.
The geometry, surface conditions and material of the reference block shall be documented.
6.3.2.1 General
The probe index point shall be verified on calibration blocks according to ISO 2400 or ISO 7963. The
probe index point shall be verified prior to the determination of the beam angle.
6.3.2.2 Procedure
Position the probe on the appropriate side of the block to obtain a reflection from the quadrant.
Move the probe backwards and forwards to maximize the amplitude of the reflected signal, taking care
to move the probe parallel to the block sides.
When the amplitude is at its maximum, the true probe index point corresponds to the engraved line on
the block which marks the geometrical centre of the quadrant.
The measured probe index point should be within ±1 mm of the nominal position. For new probes, the
specified nominal value shall be used as the base value.
If the measured position differs from the existing mark or from the provided probe index value by more
than 1 mm, the new position shall be documented and preferably marked on the probe sides and used
in subsequent probe tests and plotting of discontinuities.
The frequency of testing depends on the rate of probe wear due to usage and the roughness of the
test surface. When a probe is in continuous use, the test shall be carried out at least every few hours;
otherwise, a daily test shall be performed for probes to be used during that day.
6.3.3.1 General
The calibration blocks specified in ISO 2400 or ISO 7963 provide a means for rapidly verifying the beam
angle. If a higher accuracy is needed, the angle shall be determined using one of the methods specified
in ISO 22232-2.
The beam angle shall be determined after verification of the probe index point.
6.3.3.2 Procedure
Place the probe on the calibration block and generate a signal from the selected side-drilled hole. Move
The measured beam angle shall be within ±2° of the nominal beam angle. For new probes, the specified
nominal value shall be used as the base value.
The frequency of testing depends on the rate of probe wear due to usage and the roughness of the
test surface. When a probe is in continuous use, the test shall be carried out at least every few hours;
otherwise, a daily test shall be performed for probes to be used during that day.
6.3.4.1 General
This method requires the use of a reference block containing at least 3 side-drilled holes at different
depth positions.
6.3.4.2 Procedure
Maximize the direct echo amplitude from each side-drilled hole di in turn and measure the reduced
projection distance ai between the orthogonal projection of the axis of the side-drilled hole di on the
test surface and the front of the probe (e. g. with a ruler) in each case.
Plot these distances against the depth positions of the side-drilled holes di on a scale drawing and draw
a straight line through the points.
Both the probe index and the beam angle now can be determined simultaneously (see Figure 1).
The position of the probe index point corresponds to the distance X in Figure 1.
Calculate the beam angle θ by using Formula (1):
a −a
θ = arctan i 1 (1)
di − d1
Figure 1 — Simultaneous determination of the probe index point and the beam angle
The measured probe index point should be within ±1 mm of the position of the base value. If the
measured position differs from the existing mark or from the provided probe index value by more than
1 mm, the new position shall be documented and preferably marked on the probe sides, and used in
subsequent probe tests and plotting of discontinuities.
The measured beam angle shall be within ±2° of the base value.
The frequency of testing depends on the rate of probe wear due to usage and the roughness of the
test surface. When a probe is in continuous use, the test shall be carried out at least every few hours;
otherwise, a daily test shall be performed for probes to be used during that day.
6.4.1 General
This test monitors the combined result of two characteristics that affect the linearity of the instrument
gain, i.e. the linearity of the amplifier and the accuracy of the calibrated gain control. Any standard
calibration block can be used for this test, preferably in conjunction with a probe that will be used in
subsequent testing.
This test shall be performed with one probe only.
The linearity shall be tested with the ultrasonic instrument controls (frequency, range, pulse energy)
switched to positions to be employed in subsequent testing. Variable suppression and swept-gain
controls, e. g. time-corrected gain, shall be switched to “off”.
If in the subsequent testing a gate is used for determining the amplitude, the vertical linearity of the
gate shall be verified according to Table 2.
In case A-scan presentation is used only, the vertical linearity of the display shall be verified according
to Table 3.
The ratio method discloses only non-linearity that occurs in the instrument circuitry between the gain
controls being used to set the amplitudes and the display.
Position the probe on a calibration block to obtain a reflected signal from a small reflector, e.g. the
5 mm side-drilled hole in calibration block No. 2 according to ISO 7963.
For verification of the display linearity, adjust the gain to set this signal to 80 % of the full screen height
(FSH) and note the value of the calibrated gain control, expressed in dB.
Then increase the gain by 2 dB and confirm that the signal rises to approximately 100 % of the FSH.
Reset the gain to its original value and then reduce it by 6 dB.
Confirm that the signal amplitude falls to approximately 40 % of the FSH.
Successively reduce the signal by three further increments of 6 dB and confirm that the signal amplitude
falls respectively to approximately 20 %, 10 % and 5 % of the FSH.
For verification of the gate linearity, for equipment capable of measuring signal amplitudes with a gate
above 100 % of FSH, e. g. displayed as a value, the vertical linearity shall be tested up to the maximum
possible amplitude value, e. g. above 100 % of the FSH.
Adjust the gain to set the signal to 80 % of the maximum gate amplitude value as a reference value.
To be acceptable, the signal amplitude value in the gate shall be within the limits given in Table 2. When
the signal amplitude on the display is used, the signal amplitude shall be within the limits given in
Table 3.
The test shall be carried out at least once per week for ultrasonic instruments to be used during that week.
6.5.1 General
The objective of these tests is to provide the operator with a simple method which allows identifying
deterioration in the performance of the combined equipment. These tests are only intended to monitor
the continuing performance of a fixed combination of equipment that has been previously shown to
operate satisfactorily.
The measured signal-to-noise ratio is compared with the base value established for the type of
ultrasonic instrument and probe. A simple method for testing the sensitivity is given but it is not
intended as a method of defining a test sensitivity which shall be set according to the requirements of
the testing standard being applied.
To perform the tests, the 3 mm diameter side-drilled hole of calibration block No. 1 according to
ISO 2400 or the 5 mm diameter side-drilled hole of calibration block No. 2 according to ISO 7963 are
suitable.
Uncalibrated gain controls shall be set at the maximum or at previously determined positions. The type
and length of cable used shall be the same as that used during the baseline measurements. The same
ultrasonic instrument settings shall be used for the subsequent testing.
6.5.2 Procedure
Place the probe on the chosen calibration block and adjust its position to maximize the signal from the
side-drilled hole to be used for the sensitivity test.
Adjust the calibrated control (dB) to set this signal to 20 % of the FSH and note this value as the first
setting of the gain control.
Remove the probe from the test block, wipe the probe contact surface dry of couplant and keep the
probe contact surface in the air, e. g. place the probe on its side.
Using the calibrated control, increase the gain until the overall system noise reaches 20 % of the FSH at
the same horizontal range as the target side-drilled hole, and note the second gain setting.
The first gain setting noted provides a test of the sensitivity of the probe and ultrasonic instrument,
and the difference between the first and second gain settings (dB) gives the signal-to-noise ratio.
In each case, check these parameters at the particular range selected for the baseline measurements.
The noted gain setting for the side-drilled hole and the calculated signal-to-noise ratio shall each
be within ±6 dB of the baseline measurements made by the user for this combination of probe and
ultrasonic instrument.
If the gain setting for the side-drilled hole has increased and/or the signal-to-noise ratio has reduced
but the signal-to-noise ratio is still suitable for the application, the equipment can be used but additional
tests, replacement or repair are recommended.
6.6.1 General
This test measures the effects of the instrument, probe and cable(s) on the duration of the displayed
signal. It is used to identify issues with the combined equipment, e. g. caused by defects in the probe,
cable(s) or instrument.
The measured pulse duration is compared with the base value established by the user for the used type
of instrument and probe.
The test should be made with the relevant parameters of the instrument controls, e.g. frequency, pulse
energy, suppression/reject, pulse repetition frequency, range setting, set to the positions used during
the baseline measurements. The type and length of cable used shall be the same as that used during the
baseline measurements. Where practical the same ultrasonic instrument settings and cables shall be
used for the subsequent testing.
6.6.2 Procedure
The pulse duration test requires only the display of the signal of a large reflector on the calibrated
time base.
Use the reflected signal from the quadrant of the calibration block, e. g. according to ISO 2400 or
ISO 7963, for angle-beam probes, or a back-wall echo for straight-beam probes.
Having adjusted the time base to an appropriate setting for travel distance in steel to measure the pulse
duration, adjust the amplitude of the reflected signal to 100 % of the FSH.
Determine the length of the signal in millimetres at 10 % of the FSH.
If required, the measurement result in millimetres can be converted to microseconds.
The pulse duration shall not be greater than 1,5 times the base value, measured with the same
instrument setting, for this type of instrument, probe and cable(s).
The test shall be carried out at least once per week for the probes to be used during that week.
For angle-beam probes, the measurement can be performed in conjunction with the test of the probe
index point using a quadrant (see 6.3.2).
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