Cygnus UW-TSR Operation Manual
M4-CYG1UW-TSR-M-ENG_Iss11.docx
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Important Notice
This following important information must be read and
understood by all users of Cygnus ultrasonic thickness
gauges.
The correct use of Cygnus ultrasonic thickness gauges requires
identification of the correct equipment for the specific application
coupled with an appropriately trained and qualified operator or
technician. The incorrect use of this equipment, along with its
incorrect calibration, can result in serious financial loss due to
damage to components, facilities, personal injury and even death.
Neither Cygnus Instruments nor any of its employees or
representatives can be held responsible for improper use of this
equipment. Proper training, a complete understanding of ultrasonic
wave propagation, thorough reading of this manual, proper
transducer selection, correct zeroing of the transducer, correct
sound velocity, correct use of the appropriate test blocks, proper
cable length and proper couplant selection all play a factor in
successful ultrasonic thickness gauging. Of critical importance is
the process of complete and accurate calibration of the
instrument.
This manual will provide instructions in the set up and operation of
the thickness gauge. Additional factors that can affect the use of
ultrasonic equipment are beyond the scope of this manual and to
that end it is understood that the operator of this equipment is a
well-trained inspector qualified by either their own organisation or
another outside agency to the appropriate level of both theory and
practical application of ultrasonics.
Therefore Cygnus Instruments recommends that users of its
ultrasonic thickness gauges should be formally qualified to a
minimum of UT “Level 1” (ASNT or PCN) which will provide
approximately 40 hours of training.
