WinPlus Manual

7/26/2019 WinPlus Manual

1/108

t m = f ~ = m ~

m ~ = k K = V N M J N U S `

p ~ = s P K O

M O L M Q L M Q

f k p q o r ` q f l k = j ^ k r ^ i


2/108

` = = O M M M = J = O M M Q = = o L a = q I = f K = ^ = = K

k = ~ = = = ~ ~ = ~ = = = = ~ = = ~ = = = = ~ = ~ I =

= = ~ ~ I = = I = I = = = ~ = ~ =

~ = ~ = ~ = I = = = = = = m ~ ~ J k a q

q j

I = =

= = = ~ K = c = ~ I = ~ W = ] m ~ ~ J k a q K K

m ~ ~ I = m ~ ~ J k a q I = ~ = = m ~ ~ J k a q = = ~ = ~ ~ =

m ~ ~ = f K

l = = ~ = = = = = ~ = = ~ ~ = = = =

~ I = ~ = ~ = = = ~ = = K

m = = = r = p ~ = = ^ ~ K


3/108

q ~ = = `

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` P

Table of Contents

1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.2 About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.3 Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1.4 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1.5 Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.6 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.7 If You have Documentation Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.8 Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.9 Technical Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2 Installing WinPlus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.1 System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.2 Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3 Performing Basic Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.1 Defining Basic WinPlus Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.2 Using the Tool Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.3 Using the Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.3.1 Creating a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.3.2 Creating a Comment List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.3.3 Creating a Data Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.3.4 Creating a Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.3.5 Changing the View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.3.6 Configuring Communication Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293.3.7 Using the Gage Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.3.8 Editing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3.3.9 Creating a Global Custom Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.3.10 Creating a Custom Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.3.11 Changing Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4 Creating Data Sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394.1 Creating an Incremental Data Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.2 Creating a Sequential Data Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4.3 Creating a Sequential with Custom Points Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4.4 Creating a 2D Grid Data Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.5 Creating a 2D Grid with Custom Points Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4.6 Creating a 3D Grid Data Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4.7 Creating a Boiler Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

4.8 Creating a Manual Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5 Managing Data Set and Survey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57


4/108

Q

t m = f ~ = m ~

5.1 Opening/Viewing a Data Set File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.1.1 Open/View a Survey File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.1.2 View a File in Grid Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5.1.3 Print Displayed Survey Data Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

5.2 Using the Color-Coded Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655.2.1 User License Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

5.2.2 Viewing Color-Coded Survey Grid Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5.2.3 Custom Defining Background and Text Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.3 Editing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.3.1 Activate the Editing Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.3.2 Editing a Data Set File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.3.3 Editing a Survey File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

5.3.4 Editing a Survey File Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

5.4 Viewing Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6 Importing and Exporting Data to Gages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 776.1 Importing and Exporting Using the 36DL PLUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.1.1 Importing Data from the 36DL PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.1.2 Exporting Data to the 36DL PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

6.2 Importing and Exporting Using the 26DL PLUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

6.2.1 Importing Data from the 26DL PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

6.2.2 Export a Single Survey to the 26DL PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

6.2.3 Export Multiple Surveys to the 26DL PLUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

6.3 Managing File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

6.3.1 Importing Data Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

6.3.2 Exporting a File Format to the 26DL PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

7 Printing Reports and ExportingData to Programs 91

7.1 Choosing Report Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

7.2 Printing a Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

7.2.1 Printing from the Print Preview Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

7.3 Print Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

7.4 Exporting Data from Export Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

7.5 Viewing Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

7.5.1 View Data Set Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

7.5.2 View Survey Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

8 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 998.1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

8.2 Search for Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

8.2.1 Special Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

8.2.2 Search Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

8.3 User License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100


5/108

q ~ = = `

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` R

8.4 About WinPlus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101


6/108

S

t m = f ~ = m ~


7/108

i = = q ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` T

List of Tables

Table 1 Overview to Instruction Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Table 2 Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Table 3 Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Table 4 WinPlus Interface Program Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Table 5 Tool Bar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Table 6 Report Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91


8/108

U

t m = f ~ = m ~


9/108

i = = c

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` V

List of Figures

Figure 1 Selecting the Window 95 Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Figure 2 Selecting the installation file for Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Figure 3 Selecting the Windows 98, ME, 2000, NT Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Figure 4 Selecting the Installation File for Windows 98, ME, 2000, NT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Figure 5 WinPlus Tool Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Figure 6 New Folder in the Data Set Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Figure 7 New Comment List Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Figure 8 Entering Comments in the Comment List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Figure 9 New Database Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Figure 10 Viewing Folders as a List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Figure 11 Viewing Folders as Large Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Figure 12 Gage Communication Setup Dialog Box with Default Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Figure 13 Gage Snap Shot Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Figure 14 Viewing the Status Field in the Gage Snap Shot Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Figure 15 Opening a Snapshot File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Figure 16 Selecting the Allow Edit Readings Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Figure 17 Selecting the Allow Delete Items Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Figure 18 Global Custom Header Dialog Box with Default Headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Figure 19 Global Custom Header Layout in a Customized Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Figure 20 Editing Global Custom Header Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Figure 21 Custom Header Dialog Box with Default Headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Figure 22 Custom Header Layout in a Customized Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 23 Editing Custom Header Information for a Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 24 Creating an Incremental Data Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Figure 25 Creating a Sequential Data Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Figure 26 Creating a Sequential with Custom Points Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Figure 27 Creating a 2D Grid Data Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Figure 28 Creating a 2D Grid with Custom Points Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Figure 29 Creating a 3D Grid Data Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Figure 30 Creating a Boiler Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Figure 31 Creating a Manual Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Figure 32 WinPlus Directory Displaying Data Set Files and Surveys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Figure 33 Data Set Summary Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Figure 34 Example of WinPlus Data Set Files and Surveys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Figure 35 Survey Summary Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Figure 36 Survey Summary Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Figure 37 Survey Data Grid Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Figure 38 Selecting Zoom from the Survey Data Grid Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Figure 39 Changing the Viewing Options of the Grid Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Figure 40 Survey Data Grid Screen Displaying All Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Figure 41 Survey Data Grid Screen Displaying Minimum Thickness Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Figure 42 Saving a Grid Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64


10/108

N M

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 43 Print Preview Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Figure 44 The License Validation Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Figure 45 License Validation Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Figure 46 Color Range Error Message Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Figure 47 Viewing the Survey Data Grid screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Figure 48 Entering a Color Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Figure 49 Updating the Color Grid with New Color Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Figure 50 Viewing the Data Set Summary Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Figure 51 Editing a Thickness Reading for a Data Set File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Figure 52 Viewing the Survey Summary Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Figure 53 Editing a Thickness Reading for a Survey File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Figure 54 Viewing the Survey Summary Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Figure 55 Editing Survey File Header Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Figure 56 Statistics Units Selection Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Figure 57 Viewing the Report Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Figure 58 Import Data Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Figure 59 Importing files from the 36DL PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Figure 60 Export Data Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Figure 61 Exporting Data to the 36DL PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Figure 62 Sending Multiple Survey Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Figure 63 Import Range Message Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82


Figure 65 Exporting a Survey to the 26DL PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83


Figure 67 Exporting Multiple Surveys to the 26DL PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Figure 68 Merging Surveys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Figure 69 Importing a File from the Import Data Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Figure 70 Selecting a File to Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Figure 71 Import Data Dialog Box Displaying a File Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Figure 72 Exporting a File to the 26 DL PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Figure 73 Selecting a File to Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Figure 74 Selecting a Report Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Figure 75 Selecting a Report to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Figure 76 Selecting a Report to Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Figure 77 Previewing a Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Figure 78 Printing a Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Figure 79 Selecting All ID Numbers or Active ID Numbers Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Figure 80 Viewing Data Set Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Figure 81 Viewing Survey Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Figure 82 The License Validation Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Figure 83 License Validation Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Figure 84 Viewing the About WinPlus Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101


11/108

m ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` N N

1 Preface

The preface provides the following introductory topics:

Product Description

About this Document

Audience

Scope

Typographic Conventions

Related Documentation

If You have Documentation Comments

Revision History

Technical Help

1.1 Product Description

The WinPlus Windows Interface Program is a relationship Database program designed tobe intuitive and user friendly. WinPlus offers an easy bi-directional Windows computerinterface for the Model 26DL PLUS and the Model 36DL PLUS ultrasonic thicknessgages. Many of the programs capabilities include:

Creating folders, Data Sets, Surveys, and Comment tables

Editing stored thickness data

Viewing Data Set and Survey file information including Waveforms, thicknessreadings, gage setup values, and comments

Downloading and uploading Surveys to and from the 26DL PLUS and 36DL PLUSultrasonic thickness gages

Exporting Surveys to spread sheets and other programs

Collecting snapshot Waveforms from the 36DL PLUS. Snapshot Waveforms aregraphical data sent by the 36DL PLUS that duplicate the exact display screen.

1.2 About this Document

This document is theInstruction Manual for the WinPlus Interface Program, V3.2. TheInstruction Manualdescribes how to use WinPlus in conjunction with the 26DL PLUSand the 36DL PLUS. Tasks in this manual include installing the WinPlus, performingbasic operations, creating Data Set formats, managing Data Set and Survey operations,importing and exporting data to gages, printing data and exporting data to other programs,and getting help.


12/108

N O

t m = f ~ = m ~

1.3 Audience

This document is intended for anyone using WinPlus. Panametrics-NDTTMrecommendsthat all operators have a thorough understanding of the principles and limitations of

ultrasonic testing. We assume no responsibility for incorrect operational procedure orinterpretation of test results. We recommend that any operator seek adequate trainingprior to using Panametrics-NDT equipment. Panametrics-NDT offers a full range oftraining courses including Level I and Level II Ultrasonic Testing, Advanced Detectionand Sizing, and Ultrasonic Thickness Gaging. Contact Panametrics-NDT for furtherinformation regarding training courses.

1.4 Scope

The following table describes the major sections in this document.

Chapter Description Audience

Chapter 2 Describes system requirements forusing WinPlus.

Also describes how to install theWinPlus software.

Operators

Chapter 3 Describes how to use basicoperations and communicationfunctions from the menu bar and toolbar.

Also defines some basic WinPlusterms.

Operators

Chapter 4 Describes how to create various DataSet formats such as Incremental,Sequential, Sequential with CustomPoints, 2D Grid, 2D Grid withCustom Points, 3D Grid, Boiler, andManual.

Operators

Chapter 5 Describes how to manage Data Setsand Survey operations such as

viewing files, using the color-codedgrid, editing files, and viewingstatistics.

Operators

Chapter 6 Describes importing and exportingdata to the Model 26DL PLUS andthe Model 36DL PLUS.

Operators

Table 1 Overview toInstruction Manual


13/108

m ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` N P

1.5 Typographic Conventions

The following notes and table provide a list of the typographic conventions that appear inthis document.

Warning: This information indicates danger and the possibility of personalinjury.

Caution: This information indicates that equipment damage can occur.

Note: This information provides explanatory information.

Tip: This information provides helpful guidelines for easy operation.

Chapter 7 Describes printing data andexporting data to other software

programs such as Excel, Lotus,Word, HTML, etc.

Operators

Chapter 8 Describes how to get help whenusing WinPlus.

Operators

Chapter Description Audience

Table 1 Overview toInstruction Manual (Continued)

Convention Description

Courier Font Used for file names, lines of code, names ofprocesses, and commands.

Heavy courier Used for command line user input.

Bold Used for textual parts of graphical userinterface, including menu items, buttons,toolbar names, modes, options, and tabs.

Italics Used for screen/window names, dialogboxes and document titles.

Table 2 Typographic Conventions


14/108

N Q

t m = f ~ = m ~

1.6 Related Documentation

WinPlus works with the Model 26DL PLUS and the Model 36DL PLUS. For moreinformation about either of these two instruments, refer to the following instructionmanuals:

Model 26DL PLUS, Part Number 910-111

Model 36DL PLUS, Part Number 910-175

1.7 If You have Documentation Comments

Panametrics-NDTTMis always interested in improving its documentation. We value yourcomments about this manual and other Panametrics-NDT documentation.

Simply fill out the Survey at the back of this manual and send your documentationcomments to Panametrics-NDT by using one of the following methods:

Send comments to Panametrics-NDT, Attention: Technical Publications

Email us at: [email protected]

In all your correspondence, please include the title of the document, its part number,release date, and the specific section upon which you are commenting.

1.8 Revision History

This document may require updating because of corrections or changes to the product.Publication dates, printed on the front cover, are updated when a change is made to thisdocument. In addition, the document number is also changed to reflect the revision.

The table below shows a list of all revisions for this document.

Bold Italics Used for emphasis.

[Bold](Square Brackets withBold)

Used for instrument keys on the keypad.

(Angle Brackets) With italics text, used for variable data.

Used for showing the next sequential step.

Convention Description

Table 2 Typographic Conventions


15/108

m ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` N R

1.9 Technical Help

Call Panametrics-NDT and ask for a sales engineer to assist you.

Date Issue Release version

June, 1999 910-186A First release.

March, 2000 910-186B Second release.

February, 2002 910-186C Third release.

Table 3 Revision History


16/108

N S

t m = f ~ = m ~


17/108

f ~ = t m

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` N T

2 Installing WinPlus

This chapter describes how to install the WinPlus Interface Program.

Topics are as follows:

System Requirements

Installation Procedures

2.1 System Requirements

Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) such as, IBM PC and compatible computersrunning Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 or NT

SVGA or higher resolution monitor

486 or higher processor

8 MB of available memory

Hard disk with 50 MB of free disk space

2.2 Installation Procedures

The WinPlus Interface Program comes on a CD included with the 36DL PLUS gage. Theprogram is a Windows 32 bit application, compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000,and NT.

You will need to perform one of the two different installations depending on the operatingsystem that you are using. The two different installations are grouped as follows:

Windows 95

Windows 98, ME, 2000, and NT

To install WinPlus on a Windows 95 operating system, follow these steps:

1. Close all open Windows applications.

2. Place the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM Drive.

3. Click the Windows Startmenu button.

4. Select the Runoption. TheRundialog box opens.

5. Click the Browsebutton to find the path where the installation CD-ROM or diskresides.

For example, "E:\" corresponds to the drive where the CD-ROM is located.

6. Double click the Window 95folder.


18/108

N U

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 1 Selecting the Window 95 Folder

7. Select the Wpls3295.exefile.

Figure 2 Selecting the installation file for Windows 95

8. Click the Openbutton.

9. Click the OKbutton from theRundialog box.

Follow the instructions on the Setup Wizard to complete the installation.

Note: You can install the program in a directory other than the default directory byclicking on theChange Directory button in the programs dialog box.

To install WinPlus on a Windows 98, ME, 2000, or NT operating system, follow thesesteps:

1. Close all open Windows applications.

2. Place the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM Drive.

3. Click the Windows Startmenu button.

4. Select the Runoption. TheRundialog box opens.


19/108

f ~ = t m

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` N V

5. Click the Browsebutton to find the path where the installation CD-ROM or diskresides.

For example, "E:\" corresponds to the drive where the CD-ROM is located.

6. Double click the Window 98, ME, 2000, NTfolder.

Figure 3 Selecting the Windows 98, ME, 2000, NT Folder

7. Select the Wpls32nt.exefile.

Figure 4 Selecting the Installation File for Windows 98, ME, 2000, NT

8. Click the Openbutton.

9. Click the OKbutton from theRundialog box.

Follow the instructions on the Setup Wizard to complete the installation.

Note: You can install the program in a directory other than the default directory byclicking on theChange Directory button in the programs dialog box.

The installation creates an icon and places it in the program group. After completing theinstallation, remove CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place for backup.


20/108

O M

t m = f ~ = m ~


21/108

m = _ ~ = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` O N

3 Performing Basic Operations

This chapter describes basic operations for WinPlus.


Defining Basic WinPlus Terms

Using the Tool Bar

Using the Menu Bar

3.1 Defining Basic WinPlus Terms

The WinPlus interface is composed of a directory that includes Data Sets, Surveys, andFolders designed to look and act similar to Windows Explorer to provide quick and easy

database organization. The main components of WinPlus contain Comment Lists, DataSets, and Surveys.

Name Description

Comment Lists The location where you can create and store custom commentsor note files that can be attached to surveys prior todownloading to the Model 26DL PLUS or the 36DL PLUS.

Data Set Folders The main part of the database where you can create Data Setsand folders.

Data Sets Custom defined points (ID numbers) in WinPlus that represent

various locations on test material such as a tank, pipe, orpressure vessel. These Thickness Measurement Locations(TMLs) identify where actual ultrasonic thickness readings aretaken. There are 8 standard Data Set formats:

Incremental

Sequential

Sequential with Custom Point

2D Grid

2D Grid with Custom Point

3D Grid Boiler

Manual

After measurements are uploaded to WinPlus from a gage, theData Sets become a holding place for multiple files calledSurvey files that can be analyzed separately or comparatively.

Table 4 WinPlus Interface Program Definitions


22/108

O O

t m = f ~ = m ~

3.2 Using the Tool Bar

The WinPlus interface contains a tool bar across the upper portion of the screen that issimilar to other Windows applications. The tool bar consists of icons that offer fast andeasy access to many of the same tasks as the menu bar drop down functions.

Figure 5 WinPlus Tool Bar

Survey A Survey is a set of thickness readings taken on a gage. Once asurvey is uploaded to the 26DL PLUS or the 36DL PLUS theyare stored in a Data Set. The Surveys have the exact ID numberlocations and follow the same order as the Data Sets, however

viewing a Survey file will only show the thickness data for aparticular inspection survey.

Multiple Surveys (sets of thickness readings) may also belongto a Data Set. This makes it possible to view different thicknessreadings and dates of all the Survey thickness readings at eachspecific ID number location.

Folders Folders in WinPlus are similar to folders in a Windowsapplication, and help to organize Data Sets. Each Folder shouldbe named differently. You can cut, copy and paste Data Setsfrom one folder to another to organize your database as it growsor changes.

Table 4 WinPlus Interface Program Definitions (Continued)

Icon Description

Create a New Data Set

Open an Existing Database

Table 5 Tool Bar Icons


23/108

m = _ ~ = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` O P

Print

Export Survey Data

Import Survey Data

Cut a WinPlus Item

Copy a WinPlus Item

Paste a WinPlus Item

Delete a WinPlus Item

Display WinPlus Item Properties

Display Large Icons

Display Small Icons

Display Icon List

Display Item Details

Gage Snapshot

Table 5 Tool Bar Icons (Continued)


24/108

O Q

t m = f ~ = m ~

3.3 Using the Menu Bar

WinPlus uses the same menu conventions as most Windows applications. The menu barcontains File, Edit, View, Communications, Options, Help, and Languagedrop down

menus in which you can access most WinPlus functions.

3.3.1 Creating a Folder

You can use a Folder to organize Data Sets based on location, equipment type, or customerjob. Data Sets can be cut, copied, or pasted from one folder to another.

To create a folder, do the following:

Select File NewFolder. A new folder is added to the Data Set folder.

Figure 6 New Folder in the Data Set Folder

Note: The new folder is automatically given the name Folder (#). You can editthe name directly or edit it later by right clicking on the folder name,selecting Rename, and entering a new name.

Click off the folder or press the Enterbutton to exit the folder edit mode.

3.3.2 Creating a Comment List

The Comment List is a list of comments that correspond to a code letter from A through Z.Each comment can be up to 16 alphanumeric characters long and a maximum of 26comments can exist in a comment list.

Comments are used to add additional information to an ID number location or thicknessmeasurement location. Up to four comments can be stored at each location in the 36DLPLUS datalogger. (Refer to the 36DL PLUS manual for more information about using

Comment Codes.)To create a comment list, follow these steps:

1. Select File NewComment List. TheNew Comment Listdialog box opens.


25/108

m = _ ~ = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` O R

Figure 7 New Comment ListDialog Box

2. Enter a name for the comment in the Namefield.

3. Enter a description for the comment in the Descriptionfield.

4. Click the Use as Defaultcheck box to mark the Comment List as the default.

5. Enter a comment in the Textfield. Comments are limited to 16 alphanumericcharacters and delimeters (- . / , : # *). If you exceed the character limit an errormessage opens on screen preventing any further input.

6. Click the Addbutton to add the comment to the list.

Figure 8 Entering Comments in the Comment List


26/108

O S

t m = f ~ = m ~

Tip: Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all comments are entered.

7. Click the Save button.

Note: To retrieve saved comments, simply double click a file from the CommentLists directory in the WinPlus Explorer view.

3.3.3 Creating a Data Set

A Data Set is a grouping of Thickness Measurement Locations (TMLs) or ID numbers.This list represents all the TMLs or ID numbers that are measured for a given tank, pipe,pressure vessel, or piece of equipment. View data by double clicking the desired Data Setonce it is imported from the gage (See Importing and Exporting Data to Gages on page77).

Survey files can be added to the Data Set and exported to the 26DL PLUS or the 36DLPLUS. The gages datalogger follows the pre-programmed TML or ID number filestructure. WinPlus has eight standard Data Set formats:

Incremental

Sequential

Sequential with Custom Points

2D Grid

2D Grid with Custom Points

3D Grid

Boiler

Manual

(See Managing Data Set and Survey Operations on page 57for more information.)

3.3.4 Creating a Database

A Database is a group of Folders, Data Sets, and Surveys that are stored in a specificlocation similar to a Drive on a computer. A Database can be used to further organize data,so only the Data Sets and Surveys for the open Database will be visible to the user.

To create a Database, follow these steps:

1. Select FileNewDatabase. TheNew Databasedialog box opens.


27/108

m = _ ~ = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` O T

Figure 9 New DatabaseDialog Box

2. Enter a name for the new Database in the File Namefield.

3. Click the Savebutton.

Click the Save indrop down list to select a directory for the new Database. To switchbetween Databases, repeat step one and double click the desired Database.

3.3.5 Changing the View

You can change the way WinPlus displays its files and folders by clicking Viewfrom themenu bar. Simply click Large Icons, Small Icons, List, or Detailsto change the view.


28/108

O U

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 10 Viewing Folders as a List

Figure 11 Viewing Folders as Large Icons


29/108

m = _ ~ = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` O V

3.3.6 Configuring Communication Parameters

To engage successful data transfer communications between WinPlus and the 26DLPLUS or the 36DL PLUS, the communication parameters must match.

To setup the communication parameters (RS-232 Port), follow these steps:

1. Select CommunicationComm Setup.The Gage Communication Setupdialogbox opens displaying the following default parameters:

Figure 12 Gage Communication SetupDialog Box with Default Parameters

2. Click on any drop down list and select a different parameter.

3. Click the OK button to save new parameters.

Note: The maximum baud rate for the 26DL PLUS is 9600. Communication

parameters can also be set from either theExportorImport Datadialog boxby clicking on the Settingsbutton.

3.3.7 Using the Gage Snapshot

You can use the Gage Snapshot feature to capture exact representations of most 36DLPLUS display screens.

To send a Screen Snapshot from the 36DL PLUS, follow these steps:

1. Select Communication Gage Snapshot. The Gage Snap Shotdialog box opens.


30/108

P M

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 13 Gage Snap ShotDialog Box

Note: The Snapshot function is designed to collect screen captures from the 36DLPLUS and cannot be used to capture screen shots form the 26DL PLUS.

2. Click the Comm Setupbutton. The Gage Communication Setupdialog box opens.

If the Communication settings listed on the Snapshot screen do not match the settingson the gage, then change the settings to match each other.

3. Click the Grabbutton. The Statusfield displays the prompt , onthe 36DL PLUS.

Figure 14 Viewing the StatusField in the Gage Snap ShotDialog Box

4. Press the 2ndF and SEND buttons on the 36DL PLUS to send the displayed gagescreen to the Interface Program.

Note: Live measurements or recalled screens may be collected by the Snapshotfunction.


31/108

m = _ ~ = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` P N

During the data transfer, WinPlus shows a progress bar indicating the transmissionprogress. An actual Snapshot image is displayed in the Gage Snap Shotdialog box whenthe transfer is complete. You can save these Snapshot files in WinPlus.

To save Snapshot files, follow these steps:

1. Click the Savebutton in the Gage Snap Shotdialog box after the snapshot is sent toWinPlus. The Saves Snapshotdialog box opens.

2. Click the Save Indrop down box to select the drive and directory where you wish tosave the Snapshot file.

3. Type a file name in the File Namefield.

4. Click the OK buttonto save the Snapshot.

You can open Snapshot files after being saved in WinPlus.

To open a saved Snapshot file, follow these steps:

1. Click the Openbutton from the Gage Snap Shotdialog box. The Open Snapshot Filedialog box opens.

Figure 15 Opening a Snapshot File

2. Click on theLook Indrop down box to select the drive and directory where the fileresides that you want to open.

3. Enter the file name in the File Namefield.4. Click the OK button to launch the file.

Note: The open Snapshot function can open Version WinPlus 2.05 saved Snapshot(*.WSS) files, as well as Version 1.00 Snapshot (*.PRN) Files.


32/108

P O

t m = f ~ = m ~

You can copy a Snapshot file to your computers clipboard if you have other uses for theimage. Snapshots can pasted in most Window application software programs.

To copy a Snapshot file, follow these steps:

1. Click the Copybutton from the Gage Snap Shotdialog box to copy a Snapshot image tothe clipboard.

2. Press the Donebutton to exit and return to the main menu.

3.3.8 Editing Options

When you begin using WinPlus, you cannot automatically delete or edit files. This is asecurity feature to ensure that Data Sets and Survey files are not accidentally deleted oredited. You can disable this security feature by activating the Allow Edit Readingsoptionand the Allow Delete Itemsoption.

To activate the Allow Edit Readingsoption, do the following:

Click OptionAllow Edit Readings.

A check mark appears next to the option indicating that the function is active.

Figure 16 Selecting the Allow Edit ReadingsOption

Note: Once the program is closed the application defaults back to disabling the editmode.

To activate the Allow Delete Itemsoption, do the following:

Click OptionAllow Delete Items.

A check mark appears next to the option indicating that the function is active.

Figure 17 Selecting the Allow Delete ItemsOption


33/108

m = _ ~ = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` P P

Tip: You can delete Folders, Data Sets, and Surveys when the Allow DeleteItemsoption is active by using the Deletebutton from the tool bar.

Note: Once the program is closed the application defaults back to disabling the editmode.

3.3.9 Creating a Global Custom Header

You can create customized header information for a database by entering information inthe GlobalCustom Headerdialog box.

To create a Global Custom Header, follow these steps:

1. Click a database from WinPlus.

2. Click EditCustom Header. The Global Custom Headerdialog box opens.

Note: If you choose the Custom Header option and do not have any GlobalCustom Header information saved, default headers appears such as FileName, File Type, File Description, etc.

Figure 18 Global Custom HeaderDialog Box with Default Headers


34/108

P Q

t m = f ~ = m ~

3. Enter information in the following fields from the GlobalCustom Headerdialog box:

Title field (max 100 characters): Enter information that you want to appear in the titleblock. For example, enter your company name.

Label Namefields (max 20 characters): Enter information that you want to appear asa header. For example, enter a header called "Location" or "Date".

Label Valuefields (max 30 characters): Enter variable data that you want to appearnext to the corresponding header. For example, enter the location of the survey or thedate when you conducted the survey.

4. Click the View buttonto preview the layout of the header in the printed reports.

Figure 19 Global Custom Header Layout in a Customized Report

5. Click the Save buttonto save the standard or customized information.

Label ValueLabel Name


35/108

m = _ ~ = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` P R

Figure 20 Editing Global Custom Header Information

Note: You can edit information at any time, or click the Reset buttonto reset thedetails in the dialog box.

3.3.10 Creating a Custom Header

You can create customized header information for a survey in WinPlus by enteringinformation in the Custom Headerdialog box.

To create Custom Header information, follow these steps:

1. Click a survey from WinPlus.

2. Select EditCustom Header. The Custom Headerdialog box opens.

Note: If you choose the Custom Header option and do not have any GlobalCustom Header or Custom Header information saved, default headersappears such as File Name, File Type, File Description, etc.


36/108

P S

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 21 Custom Header Dialog Box with Default Headers

3. Enter information in the following fields from the Custom Headerdialog box:

Title field (max 100 characters): Enter information that you want to appear in the titleblock. For example, enter your company name.

Label Namefields (max 20 characters): Enter information that you want to appear asa header. For example, enter a header called "Location" or "Date".

Label Valuefields (max 30 characters): Enter variable data that you want to appearnext to the corresponding header. For example, enter the location of the survey or thedate when you conducted the survey.

4. Click the View buttonto preview the layout of the header in the printed reports.


37/108

m = _ ~ = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` P T

Figure 22 Custom Header Layout in a Customized Report

5. Click the Save buttonto save the standard or customized information.

Figure 23 Editing Custom Header Information for a Survey

Note: You can edit information at any time, or click the Reset buttonto reset thedetails in the dialog box.

Label ValueLabel Name


38/108

P U

t m = f ~ = m ~

3.3.11 Changing Languages

You can choose one of four languages to use in WinPlus:

English

French

German

Japanese

To select a language, follow these steps:

1. Click Languagefrom the menu bar.

2. Highlight a language to select and single click the item.

A check mark appears next to the selected language.

Note: You must restart WinPlus to activate the language change.


39/108

` ~ = a ~ ~ = p

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` P V

4 Creating Data Sets

This chapter describes how to create Data Sets in WinPlus. When you are creating a Data

Set, you can either place it in an existing folder or a new folder. Decide where you want tostore the Data Set before you create it to help organize your files for quick and easyinformation retrieval.


Creating an Incremental Data Set

Creating a Sequential Data Set

Creating a Sequential with Custom Points Data Set

Creating a 2D Grid Data Set

Creating a 2D Grid with Custom Points Data Set

Creating a 3D Grid Data Set

Creating a Boiler Data Set

Creating a Manual Data Set

4.1 Creating an Incremental Data Set

Create an Incremental Data Set when only the Starting ID number location is necessary. Ifthe Data Set is created in WinPlus and then downloaded to the gage, the Starting ID willincrement from that starting location entered in the program. The 36DL PLUSautomatically increments alphanumerically.

Note: Incremental files should not be downloaded to the 26DL PLUS; insteadenter files from the 26DL PLUS keyboard. Refer to the 26DL PLUSinstruction manual for further details.

After entering a starting ID number (up to 16 alphanumeric characters), the gage willautomatically increment to the subsequent ID numbers using the standard incrementingrules. Please refer to Section 6 of the 36DL PLUS manual for information on standardincrementing rules.

To create an Incremental Data Set, follow these steps:

1. Select File NewData Set. The Generate New Data Setdialog box opens.

Note: If a folder is not selected, then the Data Set will be added to the main Data Setdirectory.


40/108

Q M

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 24 Creating an Incremental Data Set

2. Enter a name for the Data Set in the Namefield.

3. Enter a description in the Descriptionfield (optional.)

4. Select Incrementalfrom the Data Set Typedrop down list.

5. Select the Metric Unitscheck box if you want to use metric units.

6. Enter a Start ID in the Point IDfield.

7. Click the Generate IDsbutton to view the ID number created in the Point IDsdisplaybox.

8. Click the Savebutton to save the Data Set.

4.2 Creating a Sequential Data Set

A Sequential Data Set has a Starting and Ending ID number location. The Starting andEnding Points must be chosen so the file can increment or decrement alphanumericallyfrom the Starting ID number to the Ending ID number. Both locations have the samenumber of characters.

To create a Sequential Data Set, follow these steps:


41/108

` ~ = a ~ ~ = p

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` Q N



Figure 25 Creating a Sequential Data Set



4. Select Sequentialfrom the Data Set Typedrop down list.


Note: Enter a Prefix(optional) only if the 26DL PLUS is used. Do not use thisoption if you are using the 36DL PLUS.


42/108

Q O

t m = f ~ = m ~

Begin entering your data:

1. Enter the Starting ID number in the Start IDfield.

2. Enter the Ending ID number in the End IDfield.

3. Enter the Step Number in the Stepfield. Selecting a Step Number determines theamount a sequence increases alphanumerically.

4. Click on the Generate IDs button. The Point IDsdisplay box displays the generatedIDs. Verify that the IDs have are correct. If the number of characters differ betweenthe Start and End IDs, than you will receive and error message until the number ofcharacters are the same in both fields.

Example:

Start ID number = ABC-123

End ID number = ABC-135

Step Number = 1

Resulting file contains the following list of ID numbers:

ABC-123

ABC-124

ABC-125

.

.

.

ABC-135

5. Click the Save buttonto save the Sequential Data Set file and add it to the selectedData Set folder.

4.3 Creating a Sequential with Custom Points Data Set

The Sequential with Custom Points Data Set has a Starting and Ending ID number plus aseries of customized points that you input. The resulting Data Set includes the Starting andEnding Points, including all points in between. In addition, every sequential point isassigned using each Custom Point.

To create a Sequential with Custom Points Data Set, follow these steps:




43/108

` ~ = a ~ ~ = p

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` Q P

Figure 26 Creating a Sequential with Custom Points Data Set



4. Select theSequential with Custom Points from the Data Set Type drop down list.



6. Enter the Starting ID number in the Start IDfield.

7. Enter the Ending ID number in the End IDfield.

8. Enter each Custom Points in the Custom Pointsfield.

9. Click the Add button. A maximum of 20 Custom Points can be entered.

After you enter your data, select how you want WinPlus to display the results.

1. Select which parameter will increment first under the First Bydrop down list.


44/108

Q Q

t m = f ~ = m ~

2. Select either Standard or ZigZag from thePatterndrop down list. Choosing Standardincrements the characters alphanumerically, while the ZigZag option alternatesbetween the column and row; incrementing then decrementing the characters, or viceversa.

3. Enter the Step Number in the Stepfield. Selecting a Step Number determines theamount a sequence increases alphanumerically.

4. Click on the Generate IDs button. The Point IDsdisplay box displays the generatedIDs. Verify that the IDs correct.

Example: This example describes measurements along a pipe or tube where at eachID number location the user wishes to take measurements at Top, Bottom, Left andRight of the pipe.

Starting ID number =1267

Ending ID number =1393

Custom Points = -TOP

-BOTTOM

-LEFT

-RIGHT

Pattern = Standard

Step = 1

Increment First By Custom Point

Resulting Data Set contain the following list of ID numbers:

1267-TOP

1267-BOTTOM

1267-LEFT

1267-RIGHT

1268-TOP

1268-BOTTOM

1268-LEFT

.

.

.

1393-RIGHT


45/108

` ~ = a ~ ~ = p

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` Q R

5. Click the Savebutton to save your Sequential Data Set and add it to the selected Datafolder.

Note: The maximum length for each Custom Point depends on the ID number

length defined in the starting and ending ID number fields. The total lengthof the ID number plus the Prefix and Custom Points cannot exceed 16characters. For example, if the Starting and Ending ID numbers are seven (7)characters long, as shown in the example above, the maximum length foreach Custom Point is nine (16-7=9).

4.4 Creating a 2D Grid Data Set

A two-dimensional grid is a sequence of ID numbers arranged to describe the intersectionsof two dimensions (rows and columns).

To create a 2D Grid Data Set, follow these steps:



Figure 27 Creating a 2D Grid Data Set


46/108

Q S

t m = f ~ = m ~



4. Select the 2D Grid from the Data Set Typedrop down list.



6. Enter the starting column in the Start Columnfield.

7. Enter the ending column in the End Columnfield.

8. Enter the starting row in the Start Rowfield.

9. Enter the ending row in the End Rowfield.




3. Click the Generate IDsbutton. The Point IDsdisplay box displays the generated IDs.Verify that the IDs are correct.

Example:

Start Column = AEnd Column = F

Start Row = 1

End Row = 4

Pattern = Standard

Increment = By Row

Resulting Data Set would contain the following list of ID numbers:

A1

A1

A1

A2

.

.

.

A4


47/108

` ~ = a ~ ~ = p

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` Q T

B1

B1

.

.

.

F4

4. Click the Savebutton to save your 2D Data Set and add it to the selected Data Setfolder.

4.5 Creating a 2D Grid with Custom Points Data Set

A two-dimensional grid is a sequence of ID numbers arranged to describe the intersectionsof two dimensions (columns and rows). Custom Points allow the assignment of multiplereadings per grid ID number.

To create a 2D Grid with Custom Points Data Set, follow these steps:




48/108

Q U

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 28 Creating a 2D Grid with Custom Points Data Set



4. Select the 2D Grid with Custom Point from the Data Set type drop down list.








49/108

` ~ = a ~ ~ = p

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` Q V


5. Enter each Custom Pointsin the Custom Points field.

6. Click the ADDbutton. A maximum of 20 Custom Points can be entered.





Example:

Start Column = A

Start Row = 01

End Column = J

End Row = 17

Pattern = Standard

Increment First by Custom Point

Increment Second by Row

Custom Points = LEFT

CENTER

RIGHT


A01LEFT

A01CENTER

A01RIGHT

A02LEFT

.

.

.

J17RIGHT

4. Click the Savebutton to save your 2D Grid with Custom Point Data Set Data Set andadd it to the selected Data Set folder.


50/108

R M

t m = f ~ = m ~

4.6 Creating a 3D Grid Data Set

A 3-D matrix grid is a sequence of multi-part ID numbers arranged to describe a paththrough a three-dimensional matrix. Each part of the ID number corresponds to a

particular matrix dimension, such as columns, rows, and points.

A three-dimensional grid structure may associate two dimensions of the grid (e.g., thecolumns and rows) with the X, Y coordinates, while the third dimension is normallyassociated with multiple readings (points) per X, Y coordinates.

To create a 3D Grid Data Set, follow these steps:



Figure 29 Creating a 3D Grid Data Set



4. Select the 3D Gridfrom the Data Set Typedrop down list.



51/108

` ~ = a ~ ~ = p

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` R N







5. Enter the starting point in the Start Pointfield.

6. Enter the ending point in the End Pointfield.





Example:

Start Column = A

End Column = F

Start Row = 1

End Row = 4

Start Point = X

End Point = Z

Pattern = Standard

Increment First by Custom Point

Increment Second by Row


A1X

A1Y

A1Z

.


52/108

R O

t m = f ~ = m ~

.

.

A4Z

B1X.

.

.

F4Z

4. Click the Savebutton to save your 3D Grid Data Set and add it to the selected Data Setfolder.

4.7 Creating a Boiler Data Set

A Boiler Data Set is a special template designed specifically for boiler applications. Theseapplications are unique due to commonly used naming conventions for the ID numbersthickness measurement locations.

A common method for identifying a thickness measuring location is by a three-dimensional approach. The first dimension is Elevation, referring to the physicaldistance from the bottom to the top of the boiler. The second dimension is TubeNumber, referring to the number of boiler tubes to be inspected. The third dimension isthe Custom Point (left, center, and right), referring to the actual thickness readinglocation at the specified elevation on a specified tube. When these three dimensions arecombined, a single ID number is formed to identify the exact location of each thicknessreading.

To create a Boiler Data Set, follow these steps:




53/108

` ~ = a ~ ~ = p

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` R P

Figure 30 Creating a Boiler Data Set



4. Select the Boilerfrom the Data Set Typedrop down list.




1. Enter the starting tube in the Start Tubefield.

2. Enter the ending tube in the End Tubefield.

3. Enter each Custom Point in the Custom Pointsfield.

4. Click the Add button. A maximum of 20 Custom Points can be entered.

5. Enter each custom Elevation in the Elevationsfield.


54/108

R Q

t m = f ~ = m ~

6. Click the Add button. A maximum of 30 Elevations can be entered.



2. Select increment pattern as either Standard or ZigZag from the Patterndrop down list(with the ZigZag option, the Tube, Elevation, or Point will alternate incrementing thendecrementing or visa versa).


Example:

Start Tube = 01

End Tube = 73

Pattern = StandardIncrement First by Custom Point

Increment Second by Tube number

Elevations = 10ft, 20ft, 45ft, 100ft

Custom Points = L, C, R (L=left, C=center, R=right)

Resulting Data Set contains the following list of ID numbers:

10ft-01L

10ft-01C

10ft-01R

10ft-02L

.

.

.

10ft-73R

20ft-01L

.

.

.100ft-73R

4. Click the Savebutton to save your Boiler Data Set and add it to the selected Data Setfolder.


55/108

` ~ = a ~ ~ = p

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` R R

4.8 Creating a Manual Data Set

A manual sequence is a custom list of ID number locations that do not have any standardrepeating pattern. A manual sequence lets you build a list of ID numbers by entering each

ID number point in the Data Set.

To create a Manual Data Set, follow these steps:



Figure 31 Creating a Manual Data Set



4. Select Manualfrom the Data Set Typedrop down list.



56/108

R S

t m = f ~ = m ~


6. Enter each Custom Point in the Custom Points field.7. Click the Addbutton. The ID number will be a combination of Prefix and ID number.


Example:

PIPE -10FT-A

PIPE -10FT-B

PIPE -10FT-C

PIPE -10FT-D

PIPE -17FT-APIPE -17FT-B

ELBOW-1-A

ELBOW-1-B

ELBOW-1-C

PIPE -25FT-A

PIPE -25FT-B

PIPE -25FT-C

PIPE -25FT-D

PIPE -36.5FT-A

PIPE -36.5FT-B

PIPE -36.5FT-C

PIPE -36.5FT-D

TJOINT-1- A

TJOINT-1- B

TJOINT-1- C

TJOINT-1- D

.

.

.

ETC

9. Click the Savebutton to save your Manual Data Set and add it to the selected Data Setfolder.


57/108

j ~ ~ = a ~ ~ = p = ~ = p = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` R T

5 Managing Data Set and SurveyOperations

This chapter describes how to create manage Data Set files and Survey operations.


Opening/Viewing a Data Set File

Using the Color-Coded Grid

Editing Files

Viewing Statistics

5.1 Opening/Viewing a Data Set File

A Data Set is a set of Thickness Measurement Locations (TMLs) or ID numbers. Eachtime a Survey file is imported or uploaded to the WinPlus Program it must be associatedwith a Data Set. When opening or viewing a Data Set all the associated Survey thicknessdata with corresponding inspection dates will be visible.

To open a Data Set file, follow these steps:

1. Double click a Data Set Folder in the WinPlus Directory.

Figure 32 WinPlus Directory Displaying Data Set Files and Surveys

Surveys associated with Data SetData Set


58/108

R U

t m = f ~ = m ~

2. Double click a Data Set. TheData Set Summarydialog box opens.

Tip: You can view all TMLs from the survey/surveys that reside in that Data Set.TMLs or ID numbers are listed in the in Data Points display box. The

thickness readings for the different Surveys are displayed in the Readingsdisplay box along with the inspection date.

Figure 33 Data Set SummaryDialog Box

3. Click a TML or ID number listed in the Data Pointsdisplay box to view a differentreadings.

4. Click a different Survey reading in the Readingsdisplay box to view the associatedwaveform.

5. Click the OKbutton to close theData Set Summarydialog box.

5.1.1 Open/View a Survey File

A Survey represents a single inspection within a Data Set. Individual Survey files are sentto and from the computer to the 36DL PLUS and the 26DL PLUS.

To open a Survey file, follow these steps:

1. Double click a Survey listed in the right display window of WinPlus.


59/108

j ~ ~ = a ~ ~ = p = ~ = p = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` R V

Figure 34 Example of WinPlus Data Set Files and Surveys

The Survey Summarydialog box opens.

Figure 35 Survey SummaryDialog Box

Survey: Tank4BData Set:South Plant Tanks

Waveform for Highlighted ReadingSetup Information

Comments

TML

or ID

Number

List


60/108

S M

t m = f ~ = m ~

The thickness measurement table is displayed in the top list box. The Surveycomments displays the Comment List and gage setup table displays the calibrationinformation. (To view a different TML or ID number click on the desired item, use thevertical scroll bar or the down arrow key.) The highlighted TML or ID number alwaysdisplays any associated waveform.

2. Click the OKbutton to close the Survey view.

5.1.2 View a File in Grid Format

You can view thickness data that is saved using one of the grid formats, such as Sequentialwith Custom Point, 2D Grid, 2D Grid with Custom Point, 3D Grid, and Boiler.

Note: The WinPlus Program also offers an option to color-code the gridpresentation. Please contact Panametrics-NDTTM for information aboutordering this option.

To view a file in grid format, follow these steps:

1. Double click a Survey from the explorer view to open a Grid Format Survey file.

Figure 36 Survey SummaryDialog Box

2. Click the Gridbutton on the Survey Summarydialog box. The Survey Data Grid viewopens in a fully compressed form.


61/108

j ~ ~ = a ~ ~ = p = ~ = p = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` S N

Figure 37 Survey Data GridScreen

3. Click the right mouse key outside of the Color Legendbox on the Survey Data Grid.

4. Choose the Zoomoption. If the Grid Survey is larger than the viewing area, use the

horizontal and vertical scroll bars to change the viewing area.


62/108

S O

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 38 Selecting Zoomfrom the Survey Data GridScreen

Continue with the following steps:

1. Click the right mouse button again to change the viewing options of the grid display.


63/108

j ~ ~ = a ~ ~ = p = ~ = p = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` S P

Figure 39 Changing the Viewing Options of the Grid Display

a. Select Reverse Rows, Reverse Columns, or Transpose Grid toreorganizesthe grid data.

b. Select Show Min., Show Max., Show Average, or Show Alldepending howyou want to display the Point Data for a three-dimensional Survey file format.

In the example below, the first grid displays all the data.

Figure 40 Survey Data GridScreen Displaying All Data

In this second example, the grid displays the minimum thickness of themultiple point.


64/108

S Q

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 41 Survey Data GridScreen Displaying Minimum Thickness Data

2. Click the Updatebutton to activate any changes.

3. Clicking the Export button. The Save Asdialog box opens, which allows you toexport the Grid Survey as a common separated text file in grid form. This file can beimported into most spread sheet programs.

Figure 42 Saving a Grid Survey

4. Click on theSave Indrop down list to select a directory where you want the exportedfile saved.

5. Enter a file name in the File Namefield.

6. Click the Savebutton to save the file and return to the Survey Grid Data screen.

5.1.3 Print Displayed Survey Data Grid

The Print function lets you print the current displayed Survey Data Grid.

To print a Survey Data Grid, follow these steps:

1. Select either the Standardor Customradio button.

2. Click the Print button while viewing a Survey Data Grid. The Print Previewdialogbox opens.


65/108

j ~ ~ = a ~ ~ = p = ~ = p = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` S R

Figure 43 Print PreviewDialog Box

3. Use the horizontal slew bar to show the range of columns the user wishes to print.

4. Click thePrinter button to print, or the Stop button to cancel the printing or exit thedialog box.

5.2 Using the Color-Coded Grid

The Color-Coded Grid is an option for WinPlus that allows the user to assign colors to arange of thickness readings. You can view the colors when Survey Data is in a grid format.

Note: The Color-Coded Grid is a paid option that requires a License Name andValidation Code in order to access this feature. Please contact Panametrics-NDTTM or your local Panametrics-NDT Representative for details aboutpurchasing this option.

5.2.1 User License Installation

To enter the User License, follow these steps:

1. Select HelpUser License. TheLicense Validationdialog box opens.


66/108

S S

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 44 TheLicense ValidationDialog Box

2. Enter the User Name, provided by Panametrics-NDTTM, in the License Namefield.This is case sensitive and the fields must be entered exactly.

3. Enter the Validation Code, provided by Panametrics-NDT, in the Validation Codefield. This is case sensitive and the fields must be entered exactly.

4. Click the OKbutton. If an error was made entering the data, a message box opens.

Figure 45 License Validation Error Message

5. Click the OKbutton and re-enter the information.

5.2.2 Viewing Color-Coded Survey Grid Data

After the Color-Coded Grid option is activate, you can view color-coded Survey GridData.

To view color-coded Survey Grid Data, follow these steps:

1. Click the Gridbutton while viewing a grid format Survey file.

An error message box opens if color ranges have not been previously entered for theSurvey. The color ranges entered for one Survey are applied to all Surveys belongingto the same Data Set.


67/108

j ~ ~ = a ~ ~ = p = ~ = p = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` S T

Figure 46 Color Range Error Message Box

2. Click the OKbutton. The Survey Data Gridscreen opens.

Figure 47 Viewing the Survey Data Gridscreen

3. Click the first color range.


68/108

S U

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 48 Entering a Color Range

4. Enter the beginning limit of the next color range.

5. Press the Tab key. A minimum of two color ranges must be entered. A maximum ofseven ranges can be defined.

6. Click the Update button to apply the colors to the grid data.

Figure 49 Updating the Color Grid with New Color Ranges

Click 0.000

Color Range


69/108

j ~ ~ = a ~ ~ = p = ~ = p = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` S V

5.2.3 Custom Defining Background and Text Colors

You can change the background and text colors of the color grid from the default colors.

To change the background and text colors, follow these steps:

1. Move the mouse cursor over the color legend that you wish to edit.

2. Click the right mouse button and choose either to change Background (Color) orForeground (Text Color).

3. Use Windows standard color palette to select standard colors or create custom colors.

4. Click the Update button to apply the changes.

5.3 Editing Files

WinPlus is a Database program; therefore all changes made to a file are immediate andpermanent. Due to this structure, Panametrics-NDT added safeguards to the program thatprevent data from being accidentally changed or deleted. These protective features allowthe user to edit data files and make desirable changes only when the Allow Edit Readingsand Allow Delete Itemsare activated, however, by default both functions are turned off.

5.3.1 Activate the Editing Function

To allow editing, follow these steps:

1. Close all files.

2. Select OptionsAllow Edit Readings.

A check mark appears next to the option indicating that the editing function is active.However, once the program is closed the application defaults back to disabling theedit mode.

5.3.2 Editing a Data Set File

Once the editing option is active, you can begin editing a Data Set file.

To edit a Data Set file, follow these steps:

1. Double click a Data Set in the directory tree to open the selection. TheData SetSummarydialog box opens.


70/108

T M

t m = f ~ = m ~

Figure 50 Viewing theData Set SummaryDialog Box

2. Click the TML or ID number in the Data Pointsdisplay box to edit a measurement.

3. Double click a thickness in the Readingsdisplay box to edit a reading. TheEditReading Detailsdialog box opens.

Figure 51 Editing a Thickness Reading for a Data Set File

4. Edit information in the Point ID, Thickness, or Unitsfields.


71/108

j ~ ~ = a ~ ~ = p = ~ = p = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` T N

5. Click a comment from the Reading Commentsfield that you want to change. TheComment EditBox opens where you can select a different comment from the dropdown list.

Note: You cannot enter a new comment, but a different comment may be selectedfrom the drop down list.

6. Click the OK buttonto return to theData Summarydialog box.

Note: When a thickness value is edited the Waveform, Flags and SetupInformation will be removed. The actual ID number location for any gridtype Data Set file should not be edited because it will effect the file structure.Grid type Data Set files include: Sequential with Custom Point, 2D Grid, 2DGrid with Custom Point, 3D Grid, and Boiler.

5.3.3 Editing a Survey File

Once the editing option is active (See Activate the Editing Function on page 69), you canbegin editing a Survey file.

To edit a Survey file, follow these steps:

1. Double click a Survey in the right display window of WinPlus. The Survey Summarydialog box opens.

Figure 52 Viewing the Survey SummaryDialog Box


72/108

T O

t m = f ~ = m ~

2. Double click the TML or ID number in the Data Pointscolumn in the SurveyReadingdisplay box to edit a measurement. TheEdit Reading Detailsdialog boxopens.

Figure 53 Editing a Thickness Reading for a Survey File

3. Edit information in the Point ID, Thickness, or Unitsfields.

4. Click a comment from the Reading Commentsfield that you want to change. TheComment EditBox opens where you can select a different comment from the dropdown list.

Note: You cannot enter a new comment, but a different comment may be selectedfrom the drop down list.

5. Click the OK buttonto return to the Survey Summarydialog box.

Note: When a thickness value is edited the Waveform, Flags and SetupInformation will be removed. The actual ID number location for any gridtype Data Set file should not be edited because it will effect the file structure.Grid type Data Set files include: Sequential with Custom Point, 2D Grid, 2DGrid with Custom Point, 3D Grid, and Boiler.

5.3.4 Editing a Survey File Header

Once the editing option is active (See Activate the Editing Function on page 69), you canbegin editing a Survey file header.

To edit a Survey file header, follow these steps:

1. Double click a Survey File in the right display window of WinPlus. The SurveySummarydialog box opens.


73/108

j ~ ~ = a ~ ~ = p = ~ = p = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` T P

Figure 54 Viewing the Survey SummaryDialog Box

2. Double click anywhere in the Survey Properties field. The Survey Properties(headerinformation) dialog box opens.

Figure 55 Editing Survey File Header Information

3. Edit the properties/header information from theSurvey Name, Survey Description,Inspector, or Locationfields.

4. Click the Save button to save any changes.


74/108

T Q

t m = f ~ = m ~

5.4 Viewing Statistics

The View Statistics function allows the user to view special statistical reports for a chosenSurvey file. The report choices are:

Statistics Report

Maximum Report

Minimum Report

Low Alarm Report

High Alarm Report

LOS (Loss of Signal) Report (Empty ID number location)

To view the Statistical Reports, follow these steps:

1. Select a Survey from the WinPlus.

2. Select ViewStatistics. The Statistics Units Selectiondialog box opens.

Figure 56 Statistics Units SelectionDialog Box

3. Select either the Active ID numbersor All ID numbersradio button from the SelectID Setarea.

Active ID Numbers:Only the Active ID number locations that are selected will beused in the reports. Only one thickness measurement can be active at a given IDnumber location.

All ID Numbers:All ID numbers will be used in the reports including any multiple IDnumbers that may have been created by merging files from multiple gages.

4. Select either the Inchor Metricunits radio button.

5. Click the OK button. TheReportdialog box opens.


75/108

j ~ ~ = a ~ ~ = p = ~ = p = l ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` T R

Figure 57 Viewing theReportDialog Box

6. Use the tabs listed on across the top of the dialog box to select different report screens.(See Printing a Report on page 93.)

7. Click theOK button to exit theReportdialog box.


76/108

T S

t m = f ~ = m ~


77/108

f = ~ = b = a ~ ~ = = d ~

m ~ = @ = V N M J N U S ` T T

6 Importing and Exporting Data to Gages

This chapter describes how to import and export data using the WinPlus Interface

Program and the 26DL PLUS and the 36DL PLUS ultrasonic thickness gages.You can import Survey Files from the 26DL PLUS and the 36DL PLUS to WinPlus byconnecting an RS-232 interface cable from the computers serial port to either gage. Thisconnection not only allows you to collect files, but also to export previously collectedfile(s) that were created in WinPlus to either the 36DL PLUS or 26DL PLUS.

Note: Data transfer is slightly different between the two gages. Please refer toSection 7.1 about importing and exporting methods for the 36DL PLUS, andsection 7.2 for the 26DL PLUS.


Importing and Exporting Using the 36DL PLUS Importing and Exporting Using the 26DL PLUS

Managing File Formats

6.1 Importing and Exporting Using the 36DL PLUS

Communications connectivity is the same for both importing and exporting on the 36DLPLUS.

To connect the 36DL PLUS to WinPlus, follow these steps:

1. Connect the 36DL PLUS to the supplied RS-232 cable.

2. Plug the cable into an available serial port on the back of your computer.

3. Match WinPlus communication parameters to the 36DL PLUS (see 36DL PLUSmanual for instructions

WinPlus Manual

Documents

Transcript of WinPlus Manual