Wave Companion

User Manual
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Table of Contents

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1 INTRODUCTION 8

1.1 WHAT IS WAVE COMPANION? 8

1.2 APPLICATION CONCEPT 8
1.3 CONFIGURATION CONCEPT 8
1.4 THIS MANUAL 8

2 NAVIGATE THROUGH THE WAVE COMPANION 9

3 CONNECTION 11

3.1 NETWORK 11
3.2 INFORMATION ABOUT THE SELECTED WAVE 12
3.3 CONNECTED WAVES 12

4 MANAGE APPLICATIONS 13

4.1 OVERVIEW 13
4.1.1 PRE-INSTALLED APPLICATIONS 13
4.1.2 SEARCH BAR 14
4.1.3 SORT APPLICATION BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER 15
4.1.4 EXPAND 15
4.1.5 COLLAPSE 15
4.1.6 INFORMATION RELATED TO AN APPLICATION 16
4.1.7 INFORMATION RELATED TO A PROCEDURE 16
4.1.8 INFORMATION RELATED TO A SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION 17
4.2 CREATE AN APPLICATION 17
4.3 RENAME AN APPLICATION 18
4.4 RENAME SHORT NAME OF AN APPLICATION 18
4.5 CHANGE COLOUR OF AN APPLICATION 19
4.6 UPDATE AN APPLICATION 20
4.7 DUPLICATE AN APPLICATION 21
4.8 EXPORT AND IMPORT AN APPLICATION 21
4.8.1 EXPORT AN APPLICATION 22
4.8.2 IMPORT AN APPLICATION 23
4.9 DELETE AN APPLICATION 24
4.10 ADD A CONFIGURATION 24

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4.11 RENAME A CONFIGURATION 25

4.12 DUPLICATE A CONFIGURATION 26
4.13 CREATE AN APPLICATION FROM A CONFIGURATION 27
4.14 DELETE A CONFIGURATION 27
4.15 EDIT A CONFIGURATION 28
4.16 MULTIPLE SELECTION 29
4.16.1 RIGHT CLICK 29
4.16.2 CTRL+A 29
4.16.3 CTRL+CLICK 30

5 EDIT APPLICATION/CONFIGURATION 31

5.1 OVERVIEW 31
5.1.1 SECTIONS 32
5.1.2 COLLAPSE 32
5.1.3 EXPEND 32
5.2 EDIT A PARAMETER 33
5.3 PARAMETER BEHAVIOUR 34
5.3.1 MAKE A PARAMETER EDITABLE ON THE WAVE 34
5.3.2 LOCK A PARAMETER ON THE WAVE 34
5.3.3 MAKE A PARAMETER INVISIBLE ON THE WAVE 34
5.4 PROBE MODEL 35
5.4.1 SELECT A PROBE 35
5.4.2 MAKE A GENERIC PROBE 36
5.5 UNITS 37
5.6 MEASUREMENTS 37
5.7 T-LOG MEASUREMENTS 38
5.8 CUSTOM MENU 39
5.8.1 RENAME A CUSTOM MENU 40
5.8.2 ADD PARAMETERS 40
5.8.3 DELETE A PARAMETER 41
5.8.4 DELETE A CUSTOM MENU 41
5.9 ADD CUSTOM PART 41
5.9.1 ADD PART 42
5.9.2 EDIT PART 43
5.9.3 2D CAD TROUBLESHOOTING 45
5.10 APPLY AND CANCEL MODIFICATIONS 46

6 TRANSFER APPLICATIONS 47

6.1 OVERVIEW 47
6.1.1 SEARCH BAR 47

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6.1.2 SORT APPLICATION BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER 48

6.1.3 EXPAND 48
6.1.4 COLLAPSE 48
6.1.5 DISK SPACE GAUGE 48
6.2 TRANSFER APPLICATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS 49
6.2.1 COLLISION BETWEEN APPLICATIONS 50
6.3 DELETE AN APPLICATION 50
6.4 LOST CONNECTION 51

7 DOWNLOAD 53

7.1 OVERVIEW 53
7.1.1 SEARCH BAR 53
7.1.2 SORT FILES 54
7.1.3 DISK SPACE GAUGE 54
7.2 DOWNLOAD FILES 54
7.3 DELETE FILES 54
7.4 MULTIPLE SELECTION 55
7.4.1 RIGHT CLICK 55
7.4.2 CTRL +A 56
7.4.3 CLEAR SELECTION 56
7.5 LOST CONNECTION 56

8 TROUBLE SHOOTING 58

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Copyright
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Version
The following table tracks the public released versions of the Wave User Manual.

Table 1 – Wave User Manual versions

Version Date
Version 1 September 2019

Version 2 November 2020

Version 3 October 2021

Version 4 February 2022

Version 7 October 2022

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1 Introduction
1.1 What is Wave Companion?
The Wave Companion is the software that accompanies the Wave. It allows you to create
custom applications for each type of inspection, transfer them to the device and retrieve
documents, such as reports and snapshots from the Wave.

1.2 Application Concept

The Wave offers the possibility of creating applications. An application is a grouping of
parameters that performs a specific ultrasonic inspection, much like those found on a
mobile phone. Once created, these new applications are transferred and installed on a
Wave unit. They are then immediately available to the Wave user.

1.3 Configuration Concept

A configuration is a subset of an application. It can be modified and transferred from the
Wave Companion to the Wave and vice versa. However, the configuration modifications
are more restricted compared to the application. Indeed, the modification of a
configuration depends on the choices made when the related application was modified.

1.4 This Manual

This document is intended as a user manual for Wave Companion and its possibilities.
For instructions on functionalities of the Wave itself, please refer to the Wave User
Manual.

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2 Navigate Through the Wave Companion

Navigation within the Wave Companion is done using the sidebar. Each tab has its own
specific behaviours.

Navigation
bar

Figure 1 – At a glance, it is easy to navigate with the sidebar.

Connection: Connect the devices to the Wave Companion in order to transfer

applications and their configurations (through Transfer Apps tab), and download files
from the Wave (through Download tab).

Manage Apps: This tab contains two windows, i.e. Manage Applications and Edit
Application. The first one is on creating applications, modify them and importing and
exporting them. The second one is about editing parameters of the configurations.

Transfer Apps: Transfer applications and their configurations between the Wave
Companion and Wave, and vice versa.

Download: Download files (snapshots, reports and T-log) from your Wave to your PC
via the Wave Companion.

About: Legal notices

Settings: Allow you to set default choice for language and units for new created
applications. There is also an option regarding the snapshots and the configuration
linked to that.

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NOTE: It is possible to change the unit system of an application being

edited, see Section 5.5 for more details.

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3 Connection
The Connection tab allows you to see all the Waves connected on the network and to
select a Wave to transfer applications (see Section 6) or to download various documents
(see Section 7).

Figure 2 – Overview of the Connection tab when, at least, one Wave is connected to the Wave
Companion

3.1 Network
In order to detect a Wave, it must be on the same local network as the Wave Companion.
This network can be either wired or wireless. If, at least, one Wave is connected, a green
check will appear on the Connection tab.

Figure 3 – The connection is established with a Wave.

If no Wave is connected, an orange triangle with an exclamation mark will appear on the
Connection tab.

Figure 4 – There are no Waves on the same Wave Companion’s local network

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3.2 Information About the Selected Wave

Once a Wave is selected in the list of connected Waves, information about it is displayed:

 Name
 IP Address
 Version (software version)
 Last Calibration

NOTE: If the selected Wave is not up to date, the disk space gauge will
not be displayed.

NOTE: Files like reports, snapshots, T-log and applications contribute

to lowering disk space available. To delete an application, see Section
6.3. To delete the other files, see Section 7.3

3.3 Connected Waves

A table shows all the Waves connected to the local network. By clicking on the desired
Wave, it is selected, its detailed information is displayed, and application transfer and
document download can be done from this device. In addition, the table headers can be
used to sort the instruments.

Connected
Waves

Figure 5 – The list of Wave that are on the same network as the Wave Companion.

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4 Manage Applications
This tab contains two windows, i.e. Manage Applications and Edit Configuration. The
first one is about creating applications, modify them and importing and exporting them.
See Section 5 for more details.

4.1 Overview
The Wave Companion comes with seven applications already installed, tools to manage
applications and application-related features, accessible through the right click of your
mouse.

Toolbar Right panel

Pre-installed
applications

Figure 6 – Overview of Manage Applications screen

4.1.1 Pre-Installed Applications

Once it is downloaded, the Wave Companion has already pre-installed applications. Of
course, it is possible to create a new one from scratch.

DAC: This application includes a DAC curve for the probe SMA4-60. The curve is only
displayed on the instrument. By default, some menus are not visible, and some
parameters are grayed out.

Default: Application including all menus and parameters available. The units are in
metric.

Default imperial: Application including all menus and parameters available. The
units are in imperial.

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DGS: This application includes a DGS curve for the S12 W4 probe. The curve is only
displayed on the instrument. By default, three custom menus are displayed: Load
DGSP, Calibrate and Inspect in a goal to simplify the user interface. Some
parameters are also grayed out. The resolution of this app is set at Full Screen by
default.

Part 4 55-10-01: This application is based on a procedure for inspection of DASH 8

horizontal stabiliser and lower skin joint. By default, three custom menus are
displayed: SetupFig3, Calib, Inspect. In addition, a reference A-Scan is already saved
in the application.

T-joint: This application includes a T-joint part with both sides fillets welds made for
AWS calibration. By default, two custom menus are displayed: Part Params and
Signal.

T-Log: This application is made for thickness logging measurements with SLM5-10
probe. By default, there are four menus displayed, two of which are customisable.

NOTE: DAC, DGS, Part 4 55-10-01, T-joint and T-Log are more
designed for demos purposed. However, do not hesitate to modify
them or use them as a template to start with.

NOTE: There is an option not to install these applications in the

installer.

4.1.2 Search Bar

The search bar allows you to make a dynamic search to easily find an application and its
configurations.

Search bar
Figure 7 – Search bar

Therefore, when you enter a letter, the search is carried out in the following fields:

 Application name
 Application short name
 Application description
 Application author
 Configuration name
 Configuration last notification date

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NOTE: The more information that populates the above-mentioned

fields, the easier it is to find an application. A good practice is to fill in
these fields when an application is created.

4.1.3 Sort Application by Alphabetical Order

Sort all applications by alphabetical order from A to Z or Z to A by clicking on Sort by
name button.

Figure 8 – Sort Application

4.1.4 Expand
The Expand button allows you to see both the name of the applications and its associated
configurations.

Figure 9 – Expand button

Figure 10 – Applications when they are expanded

4.1.5 Collapse
The Expand button displays only the application name. It is a more simplified way of
showing available applications.

Figure 11 – Collapse button

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4.1.6 Information Related to an Application

Once an application or a configuration is selected, the right panel is filled with important
information. Some can be edited and some not. One section of this panel is about the
application, another about the procedure, and the last one is about the selected
configuration.

Application
Section

Procedure
Section

Configuration
Section

Figure 12 – Overview of the right panel

The Description field allows you to write a short text to describe the usefulness of the
application. You can down the author name in the Author field. The Version and the Last
Modification Date are fields that cannot be edited. They are automatically updated
based on the software version and the modifications.

4.1.7 Information Related to a Procedure

This section allows you to add procedures, in PDF format, to an application. The plus
button allows you to add a procedure.

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NOTE: You can add more than one procedure for a selected
application. However, it shall be in PDF format only.

4.1.8 Information Related to a Specific Configuration

This information provides a quick overview of the configuration. The parameters
displayed, which cannot be changed, are as follows:

 Sizing Mode
 Type
 Weld Type
 Probe Model
 Probe Type
 Frequency
 Angle

4.2 Create an Application

The plus button in the toolbar allows you to create an application.

Figure 13 – Add a new application

By clicking on it, an application named My App is created. It is possible to modify the

name, the short name and the colour.

Figure 14 – A new application in Manage Applications

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NOTE: The default name for a newly created application is My App.

However, if My App already exists, the name of the new application
will be My App (1). In short, the application name will be incremented.

4.3 Rename an Application

You can rename an application by double clicking, with your mouse, on the application
name. A pop-up is displayed, allowing you to rename the selected application.

Figure 15 – You can write up to 16 characters for the application name

It is also possible to rename an application by performing a right click on the application.

Contextual menus will be displayed. If you select Rename application, a pop-up is
displayed, allowing you to rename the selected application.

Figure 16 – Rename an application with the right-click method

4.4 Rename Short Name of an Application

Rename the short name of an application by double clicking, with your mouse, on the
application’s short name. A pop-up is displayed, allowing you to rename the short name
of the selected application.

Figure 17 – You can write up to four characters for the short name of an application

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It is also possible to rename the short name by performing a right click on the application
short name. Contextual menus will be displayed. If you select Rename short name, a
pop-up is displayed, allowing you to rename the selected application.

Figure 18 – Rename an application short name with the right-click method

4.5 Change Colour of an Application

Change the colour of an application by performing a right click on it. Contextual menus
will be displayed.

Figure 19 – Change colour with the right-click method

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If you select Change colour, a window is displayed. This allows you to select between
basic colours or a custom one.

Figure 20 – The colour chart

4.6 Update an Application

You may have applications from a previous version and want to update them. So, update
application by performing a right click on it. Contextual menus will be displayed and then
select the menu Update to latest version.

Figure 21 – This option is only available for not up-to-date applications

Automatically, the application is at the latest version. You can check its version at the right
panel.

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NOTE: If this choice is not available for your application, it means that
the application is at the latest version.

4.7 Duplicate an Application

Duplicate an application by performing a right click on it. Contextual menus will be
displayed and then select Duplicate.

Figure 22 – Duplicate an application with the right-click method

A duplicate application will have exactly the same characteristics as the original one
except for the name. Indeed, the application name will be incremented based on the
original one.

Figure 23 – An application with a duplicated one

To rename a duplicate application, see Section 4.3

4.8 Export and Import an Application

The purpose of this feature is to exchange applications and their configurations from
Wave Companions in different geographical locations. This is done by creating a zip file.

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4.8.1 Export an Application

Export an application by performing a right click on it. Contextual menus will be displayed
and then select Export.

Figure 24 – The Export button will create a zip file ready to exchange between different Wave
Companions

A pop-up will be displayed, asking you to name the zip file and to save it at the desired
location.

Figure 25 – Save the zip file at the desired location.

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NOTE: It is possible to export more than one application at the same

time. See Section 4.9 to know how to make multiple selection.

Thus, exchange the zip file in the desired way (email, USB stick, cloud, etc.). The next step
is to import this file.

4.8.2 Import an Application

In the toolbar, the import button allows you to import zip files containing applications
and their configuration(s).

Figure 26 – Import applications and configuration under a zip file

The application name is used to detect a collision between applications already on the
Wave Companion and those being imported. If there is no collision, the applications will
be imported. If there is a collision, you will have three choices: Extract and Replace,
Extract and Merge and Extract, but keep both files.

Figure 27 – Each possibility when there is a collision between files when importing zip files.

NOTE: The chosen action will be applied to all the applications and
configurations contained in the zip file.

Once the extraction is done, the applications will be displayed in Manage Applications.

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4.9 Delete an Application

Delete an application by performing a right click on it. Contextual menus will be displayed
and then select Delete.

Figure 28 – Delete an application with the right-click method

A pop-up will be displayed, asking you to confirm or not to delete the application.

Figure 29 – Warning message when you want to delete an application

4.10 Add a Configuration

Add a configuration to an application by performing a right click on it. Contextual menus
will be displayed and then select Add configuration.

Figure 30 – Add a configuration with the right-click method

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A new configuration called My Configuration is added under the application.

Figure 31 – An application with its configuration

NOTE: The default name for a newly created configuration is My

Configuration. However, if My Configuration already exists, the
name of the new configuration will be My Configuration (1). In short,
the configuration name will be incremented.

If an application has already a configuration, it is possible to add another configuration

by performing a right-click on it.

4.11 Rename a Configuration

You can rename a configuration by double clicking, with your mouse, on the application
name. A pop-up is displayed, allowing you to rename the selected application.

It is also possible to rename a configuration by performing a right click on it. Contextual

menus will be displayed and then select Rename.

A pop-up is displayed, allowing you to rename the selected configuration.

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4.12 Duplicate a Configuration

Duplicate a configuration by performing a right click on it. Contextual menus will be
displayed and then select Duplicate.

Figure 32 – Duplicate a configuration with the right-click method

A duplicate configuration will have exactly the same characteristics as the original one
except for the name. Indeed, the configuration name will be incremented based on the
original one.

Figure 33 – A configuration and a duplicate one

To rename a duplicate configuration, see Section 4.10

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4.13 Create an Application from a Configuration

Create an application from a configuration by performing a right click on the desired
configuration. Contextual menus will be displayed and then select Create application.

Figure 34 – Create an application based on a configuration

Automatically, an application, named My App will be created. See Sections 4.3, 4.4 and
4.5 to modify the newly created application.

NOTE: The default name for a newly created application is My App.

However, if My App already exists, the name of the new application
will be My App (1). In short, the application name will be incremented.

4.14 Delete a Configuration

Delete a configuration by performing a right click on it. Contextual menus will be
displayed and then select Delete.

Figure 35 – Delete a configuration with right-click method

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A pop-up will be displayed, asking you to confirm or not to delete the configuration.

Figure 36 – Pop-up when you delete an application

4.15 Edit a Configuration

The ultimate goal of the Wave Companion is to be able to customise applications and
configuration to the inspection needs. The configurations created depend on the choices
made when the application was modified. Thus, the configuration may be restricted in
terms of changing values and menus.

To edit an application or a configuration simply click on the Edit button.

Figure 37 – Edit button is located in the right panel

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4.16 Multiple Selection

Multiple selection allows you to apply an action to a group of selected applications. There
are several ways to make a multiple selection, explained below.

4.16.1 Right Click

You can select all applications by performing a right click on it. Contextual menus will be
displayed and then click on Select all.

Figure 38 – Select all applications with right-click method

Thus, all applications are selected. The right panel does not contain any information on
applications or configurations. By right-clicking again, you have access to the Delete and
Export menus.

Figure 39 – All applications are selected

The Delete menu allows you to delete all the selected applications. The Export menu
allows you to create a single Zip file containing all the applications.

4.16.2 Ctrl+A
You can select all applications by holding the Ctrl key and A key simultaneously on your
keyboard. Right click on one of them to have access to the Delete and Export menus.
The Delete menu allows you to delete all the selected applications. The Export menu
allows you to create a single Zip file containing all the applications.

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4.16.3 Ctrl+Click
You can select the desired applications by holding the Ctrl key on your keyboard and by
clicking on the applications.

Figure 40 – Some applications are selected

Once the applications are selected, right click on one of them to have access to the Delete
and Export menus. The Delete menu allows you to delete all the selected applications.
The Export menu allows you to create a single Zip file containing all the applications.

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5 Edit Application/Configuration
Edit Application allows you to edit the parameters of the selected application. This
includes being able to modify the value/choice that will be displayed, to lock parameters
and to add custom menus.

Edit Configuration allows you to edit the parameters of the selected configuration.
However, some actions (like creating custom menus) are not available. Indeed, the edition
of a configuration always depends on the choices made during the edition of the
application.

NOTE: For the purpose of this manual, the focus will be on how to edit an
application. However, the same principles can be ably when you edit a
configuration.

5.1 Overview
The menus and their associated settings are displayed and visible as soon as you enter
Edit Application. They are separate into different sections. Then, the panel on the right
allows full customisation of the selected parameter. Finally, there are buttons to assist in
navigation.

Add Navigation
custom tools

Section

Menu
Right
panel
Parameters
of the
menu

Figure 41 – Edit Application overview

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5.1.1 Sections
 Inspection Menus: This section includes all the usual menus and their
parameters found in the Wave.
 Additional Parameters: This section includes the parameters that are not found
in menus during the inspection on the Wave.
 Thickness Logging: This section includes two menus related to thickness logging,
namely the definition of the grid and the choice of measurements.
 Part Definition: This section allows you to define the part and the weld with the
visual help of the part view.

5.1.2 Collapse
In order for all menus to be collapsed, simply click on the Collapse button in the toolbar
on the right.

Figure 42 – Collapse button

5.1.3 Expend
By default, the menus are in expending mode. This allows you to see all the parameters
at once. However, the menus might be collapsed, and it would be better if they were
expendable. To do this, simply click on the Expand button, located in the tool bar on the
right.

Figure 43 – Expend button

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5.2 Edit a Parameter

The modification of the parameters is done from the right panel. The nature of the
parameter will affect how it will be modified.

 For numeric value, simply enter the desired value. Make sure to respect the
minimum and maximum limits.

Figure 44 – Numeric value being modified in the right panel

 For a list of choices, simply click on the desired choice.

Figure 45 – A parameter with a list of choices in the right panel

NOTE: Some parameters are modified in a specific way. See the sections
below for more details.

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5.3 Parameter Behaviour

Although it is possible to change the value of the parameters, the customisation can go a
step further. Indeed, the behaviour of the parameter on the device can be defined in the
right panel.

Figure 46 – Parameter behaviour on Wave

5.3.1 Make a Parameter Editable on the Wave

The value of the parameter, although established in the Wave Companion, can be
modified on the device.

5.3.2 Lock a Parameter on the Wave

The value of the parameter cannot be modified on the device. However, the parameter
will be displayed with a padlock on it. It will be a read-only parameter.

5.3.3 Make a Parameter Invisible on the Wave

The parameter will not be displayed on the device; it is invisible for the user.

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5.4 Probe Model

Under the Probe menu, the Probe Model parameter allows you to select a probe or
create a generic probe.

Figure 47 – Probe Model in the Probe menu

5.4.1 Select a Probe

Under the Default value heading, click on the gray rectangle with the probe name.

Figure 48 – Default value for the Probe Model

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A table appears with all the probes available on the Wave. A search bar, located at the top
of the table, makes searching easier. Also, the headers can be used to sort by clicking on
them.

Figure 49 – Probe table

Once the desired probe is selected, simply click on the Load button. By clicking on the
Cancel button, the probe changes will not be applied.

5.4.2 Make a Generic Probe

If a probe is not in the probe list, it is possible to create a generic one. To do this, simply
click on the Make Generic button on the right panel.

Figure 50 – Make a generic probe

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5.5 Units
It is possible to change the unit system of an application being edited. In the Display
menu, the Units parameter allows you to choose between SI and Imperial.

Figure 51 – Change unit of the application

5.6 Measurements
As indicated by the name, this menu allows you to choose the measurements that will
appear in the measures bar. To do this, you select the desired measurement. On the right
panel, there are three boxes acting as drop-down menus. The combination of these boxes
will create the measurement to be displayed.

Figure 52 – How to edit measurements

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Under Default value, the measurement is displayed as it will be on the Wave.

Figure 53 – The default value is a preview of the measurement on the Wave.

5.7 T-Log Measurements

As indicated by the name, this menu allows you to choose the measurements that will
appear in the measures bar during a thickness logging inspection. To do this, you select
the desired measurement. On the panel, there are three boxes acting as drop-down
menus. The combination of these boxes will create the measurement to be displayed.

Figure 54 – How to edit T-log measurements

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Under Default Value, the measurement is displayed as it will be on the Wave.

Figure 55 – Default value is a preview of the T-log measurement on the Wave

5.8 Custom Menu

In the toolbar, click on Add custom menu button.

Figure 56 – Add custom menu

The custom menu is added after all the menus already present in the Inspection Menus
section.

Figure 57 – Custom menu added

It is possible to add up to four custom menus. The button will become grayed out when
it is no longer possible.

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NOTE: Custom menus are only available for when you edit an
application.

5.8.1 Rename a Custom Menu

Rename a custom menu by double clicking, with your mouse, on it. A pop-up is displayed,
allowing you to rename the selected application.

Figure 58 – Renaming a custom menu by double clicking on it

It is also possible to rename the custom menu by performing a right click on it. Contextual
menus will be displayed. If you select Rename, a pop-up is displayed, allowing you to
rename the selected custom menus.

Figure 59 – Renaming the custom menu with the right-click method

5.8.2 Add Parameters

Add a parameter to the custom menu by performing a right click on it. A contextual menu
will be displayed. Select Add parameter.

Figure 60 – Adding a parameter to a custom menu with the right-click method

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A list of menus is displayed. Therefore, by clicking on a menu, the associated parameters

are displayed. Simply click on the desired parameter to add it to the custom menu.

5.8.3 Delete a Parameter

Delete a parameter by performing a right click on it.

Figure 61 – Deleting a parameter of a custom menu

5.8.4 Delete a Custom Menu

Delete a custom menu by performing a right click on it.

Figure 62 – Deleting a custom menu

5.9 Add a Custom Part

With Wave software version 1.8 or later, it is now possible to use custom parts in addition
to the built-in specimens offered. Custom parts are created by defining a 2D component
using a CAD software (like FreeCad or LibreCAD) or an NDT simulation tool, such as
BeamTool. Then, by exporting a simple DXF format file and importing the part into the
Wave Companion software, the user can determine the reflective and non-reflective
segments that define the part. Next, the fully defined part is associated to a Wave
application. At this point, the new custom part will be available when running the specific
application on the Wave. See the Wave User’s Manual for more information. The diagram
below shows the workflow.

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5.9.1 Add a Part

Under Manage Apps, you can add a new custom part to an existing app or a new one.
Only one DXF file can be assigned per Wave application.

To add or replace a new custom part, select the app, and click on this button located
beside Part.

The Windows browser should appear and open the DXF file. The DXF file name should
appear under of the Part item.

NOTE: Only DXF files made with circular arc and straight lines work
the Wave Companion. Splines are not supported.

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5.9.2 Edit a Part

To edit an existing CAD, select the app and right-click on the DXF file name. If this CAD is
new, the segments must be edited so that there is at least one probe contact surface.

Inside the Custom Part editor, there are tools to apply the interactive scan plan properties
to the drawings.

5.9.2.1 Segment Properties

1. Probe contact surface: The selected probe can be dragged along the contact
surface. Its index position is determined by the Beam Exit Point and expressed
by the Probe Distance. The probe Orientation can be reversed on demand in the
Wave instrument. The default value can be set during the application edition.
2. Non-reflective segment: This segment type allows sound to get through. The scan
plan ray tracer never interacts with this geometry. The probe cannot sit on this
line.
3. Reflective segment: It is impossible to drag and drop the probe as well as the non-
reflective segment to this segment. Beams physically behave like a normal internal
reflection.

Tip: You can apply the same property over many segments by clicking a segment and
holding down on the mouse button.

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5.9.2.2 Flip the Probe

The 2D drawing may set the probe inside the geometry. Select Flip and click on the
segment to change this probe surface orientation.

5.9.2.3 Part Origin Datum

The DXF file contains a reference point for its origin coordinates. It appears as a red dot
in the Edit Part drawing zone. You can move the datum anywhere in the CAD using your
mouse pointer.

The Part datum origin dictates the Probe Distance towards this point.

By default, the Probe Distance is the distance between the front of the probe and the
next segment along the contact surface. For a given Part datum position, it may rotate
the Probe Distance orientation, so the probe is guided by this origin position.

5.9.2.4 Edit Part Scale

A DXF file dimension may be assumed in different length units. You may scale the drawing
in mm (by default), in inches, or by using a custom size. Select the unit system or use the
custom coefficient ratio to get a proper scaled drawing.

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NOTE: By default, new Wave applications do not shortcut the current

part to the custom part item. To update the default part type, the
Wave application is edited under Part/Type/ and the custom CAD file
must be selected.

5.9.3 2D CAD Troubleshooting

It is possible to misuse the lines when importing and editing the DXF. Here are some
issues to fix when the A-scan ray tracer is not working.

 The probe appears “inside” the part. Solution: Go back to the Wave Companion
and flip the probe to the outside.
 Keep single line contouring; Solution: Delete superimposed lines. This may lead to
narrow and invisible skips between those lines.
 The line is set to non-reflective but the A-scan bounces on it: Solution: There is a
hidden reflective line underneath, and it must be deleted using a CAD software.
(BeamTool, for example).
 Avoid non-reflective and reflection line crossing. e.g.: a cross made with two lines,
and one is non-reflective. Solution: The cross should be made using 4 segments
and joined at the same intersections.

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5.10 Apply and Cancel Modifications

To accept the modifications made, simply click on Apply. You will be taken back to
Manage Applications screen.

To do not save the modification, simply click on Cancel. A pop-up will be displayed asking
you if you want to abort or not the edition of this configuration.

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6 Transfer Applications
The Transfer Apps tab allows you to transfer applications and their configurations
between the Wave Companion and the Wave.

6.1 Overview
On the left, there is a list of applications and their configurations on the Wave Companion.
On the right, it is the same principle, but on the device. The arrows allow you to transfer
applications and their configurations from one side to the other. Finally, there are buttons
to assist in navigation.

App. &
App. &
config. on
config.
Wave
on
Companion
Wave

Figure 63 – Transfer Applications overview

6.1.1 Search Bar

The search bar allows you to make a dynamic search to easily find an application and its
configurations. Therefore, when you enter a letter, the search is carried out in the
following fields:

 Application name
 Short name of an application
 Application date
 Configuration name
 Configuration Date

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6.1.2 Sort Application by Alphabetical Order

Sort all applications by alphabetical order from A to Z or Z to A by clicking on Sort by
name button.

Figure 64 – Sort by alphabetical order

6.1.3 Expand
The Expand button allows you to see both the name of the applications and its associated
configurations.

Figure 65 – Expand button

6.1.4 Collapse
The Expand button displays only the application name. It is a more simplified way of
showing available applications.

Figure 66 – Collapse button

6.1.5 Disk Space Gauge

The disk space gauge shows how much space is available before the Wave disk is full.

Figure 67 – Disk space gauge

NOTE: Files like reports, snapshots, T-log and applications contribute

to lowering disk space available. To delete an application, see Section
6.3. To delete the other files, see Section 7.3.

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6.2 Transfer Applications and Configurations

This principle is to allow you to cherry pick your applications and your configuration you
want to transfer without any restrictions. To do so, select the desired application. Then
select the desired configuration of this application. These elements will be highlighted.

Figure 68 – The ones highlighted in a pale gray are the configurations that will be transferred.

If you want to select all the configurations of an application, simply click on the
application. They all will be highlighted.

Figure 69 – All configurations of the application are selected

After, simply click on the arrow to transfer them. They will automatically be transferred
and listed in the right place. The transfer is done with the arrows from the Wave
Companion to the Wave or from the Wave to the Wave Companion.

Figure 70 – Arrows used to transfer applications and their configurations

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NOTE: You can only transfer one application at the time.

6.2.1 Collision between Applications

The application name is used to detect a collision between applications already on the
Wave Companion and those being imported. If there is no collision, the applications will
be imported. If there is a collision, you will have three choices: Extract and Replace,
Extract and Merge and Extract, but keep both files.

Figure 71 – All the options available when there is a collision between application in Transfer
Apps tab

6.3 Delete an Application

Delete an application by performing a right click on it. A contextual menu will be displayed
and then select Delete.

Figure 72 – Delete an application with the right-click method in Transfer Application

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A pop-up will be displayed, asking you to confirm or not to delete the application.

Figure 73 – Pop-up when you delete an application

NOTE: You cannot delete configurations from Wave Companion.

IMPORTANT: When you delete an application, you delete all its

associated configurations.

6.4 Lost Connection

In some situations, it is possible to lose the connection between a Wave and a Wave
Companion. This can happen, for example, when you change the Wifi/Ethernet
connection mode of your Wave. The device will automatically connect to another
network. Another example is when the network cable of the Wave has been
disconnected.

In short, when this happens, a spinning wheel appears, as seen below.

Figure 74 – Spinning wheel when the connection is lost

NOTE: The spinning wheel appears after 30-40 seconds after the
connection is lost.

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To solve the problem, simply reconnect the Wave to the Wave Companion.

IMPORTANT: If the connection loss duration is too long (2 minutes

and more), the Wave will be considered completely disconnected.
This means that there is an issue with the user’s network and not with
the Wave Companion.

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7 Download
The Download tab allows you to download files (snapshots, reports and T-log) from your
Wave to your PC via the Wave Companion.

7.1 Overview
A table lists all the files included in the Wave. In addition to navigation tools, each file is
easily identifiable by its name, date and the application linked to the file. With the right
button of your mouse, it is possible to download or delete files.

Search bar Sort files

Files on Wave

Disk space gauge

Figure 75 – Download overview

NOTE: You can only see the files available on your Wave if it is
connected to the Wave Companion.

7.1.1 Search Bar

The search bar allows you to make a dynamic search to easily find an application and its
configurations. Thus, when you enter a letter, the search is carried out in the following
fields:

 File name
 Date
 Application name

It also depends on the sort filters choice(s), which is located next to the search bar.

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7.1.2 Sort Files

It is possible to sort files based on their type i.e. Snapshots, Reports, T-logs. Simply check
the appropriate box to sort your files.

7.1.3 Disk Space Gauge

The disk space gauge shows how much space is available before the Wave disk is full.

7.2 Download Files

Download a file by performing a right click on it. A contextual menu will be displayed and
then select Download.

A pop-up will be displayed. You can then select where you want to download your file.

Figure 76 – Save the file at the desired location on the computer

7.3 Delete Files

Delete a file by performing a right click on it. A contextual menu will be displayed and
then select Delete.

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Figure 77 – Delete a file with right-click method

A pop-up will be displayed, asking you to confirm or not to delete the application.

Figure 78 – Pop-up when a file is deleted

7.4 Multiple Selection

Multiple selection allows you to apply an action to a group of selected applications. There
are several ways to make a multiple selection, explained below.

7.4.1 Right Click

You can select all files by performing a right click on it. Contextual menus will be displayed
and then click on Select all.

Figure 79 – Select all files with right-click method

Thus, all files are selected. By right-clicking again, you have access to the Delete and
Download menus. The Download menu allows you to download the files on your
computer. The Delete menu allows you to delete all the selected files.

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7.4.2 Ctrl +A
You can select all applications by holding the Ctrl key and A key simultaneously on your
keyboard. By right-clicking again, you have access to the Delete and Download menus.
The Download menu allows you to download the files on your computer. The Delete
menu allows you to delete all the selected files.

7.4.3 Clear Selection

If all files are selected, it is possible to clear the selection. Simply do a right click on one of
those files and then select Clear selection.

Figure 80 – Clear selection with right-click method

7.5 Lost Connection

In some situations, it is possible to lose the connection between a Wave and a Wave
Companion. This can happen, for example, when you change the Wifi/Ethernet
connection mode of your Wave. The device will automatically connect to another
network. Another example is when the network cable of the Wave has been
disconnected.

In short, when this happens, a spinning wheel appears, as seen below.

Figure 81 – Spinning wheel when the connection is lost

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NOTE: The spinning wheel appears after 30-40 seconds after the
connection is lost.

To solve the problem, simply reconnect the Wave to the Wave Companion.

IMPORTANT: If the connection loss duration is too long (2 minutes

and more), the Wave will be considered completely disconnected.
This means that there is an issue with the user’s network and not with
the Wave Companion.

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8 Trouble Shooting
I’m on Windows 10 and my Wave is unable to connect to the Wave Companion.

This issue can be fixed by rebooting the computer. However, it will happen again every
time the computer is disconnected from the WLAN and reconnected to the same WLAN
or if the flight mode is activated and deactivated.

To fix the issue, the Random hardware addresses switch must be activated in the WiFi
settings.

Steps:

• Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > WiFi.

• Turn on Random hardware addresses.

Figure 82 – How to set random hardware addresses on

The resolution of the Wave Companion is not adequate on my computer

Make sure that the minimal screen resolution of your computer is 1280x720. Below this,
the resolution won’t be adequate.

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