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How do I turn the DAKOTA PMX2-DL on and off?
Turn the DAKOTA PMX2-DL on and off using the switch located on the bottom right corner of the keypad. When initially turned on, a flash logo and blinking lights will be displayed prior to entering into the main measurement screen.
What do the various indicators on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL display mean?
The display includes several indicators:
Repeatability/Stability Indicator: Vertical bars that indicate stable measurements. When fully illuminated and the last digit is stable, the gauge is measuring reliably.
Battery Icon: Indicates remaining battery life.
Velocity: The material velocity value currently being used.
Feature Status Bar: Indicates enabled features like Measurement Mode, Differential Mode, High Speed Scan, Alarm Mode, and Gain Setting.
Digital Material Thickness Value: The measurement displayed in large font.
Scan Bar: A deflection style horizontal bar showing thickness changes.
B-Scan Display: Cross-section view of the material providing a graphical view of the blind surface.
RF A-Scan Display: Displays the actual sound wave reflection (sine wave) for fine adjustments.
How do I navigate the tabbed menus on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Press the Menu key (three horizontal lines) to activate the primary menu structure.
2. Press the Menu key multiple times to tab right, or the ESC key to tab left through the menu tab groups.
3. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub-menu items.
4. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll options or activate Digit Edit and List Box options.
5. Press OK or Enter to confirm selections.
How do I access and use the Hot Menu on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
The “Hot Menu” contains the most commonly adjusted features. To access and use them:
1. From the main measurement screen, press the Home key (house icon) to activate the Hot Menu items.
2. Press the Home key multiple times to tab right, or the ESC key to tab left through the hot menu cells.
3. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT arrow keys to adjust the highlighted value.
What menu options are available in the Tabbed Menu Reference of the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
The DAKOTA PMX2-DL has 11 tabbed menu titles with various submenus. The structure is as follows:
| PRB (Probe) | CAL (Calibration) | DISP (Display) | TUNE | GT1 (Gate 1) | GT2 (Gate 2) | GT3 (Gate 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZERO PROBE | MAT (Material) | VIEW | MEASURE MODE | START | WIDTH 2 | HOLD 3 |
| TYPE | MATL 1PT | DELAY (B-START) | POLARITY | HOLDOFF 1 | HOLD 2 | THRESHOLD 3 |
| MATL 2PT | RANGE (B-DEPTH) | PULSE | WIDTH 1 | THRESHOLD 2 | ||
| VELOCITY | B-SCAN SPEED | PULSER VOLTAGE | THRESHOLD 1 | |||
| UNITS | DAMPING | |||||
| BACKLIGHT/BRIGHTNESS | GAIN | |||||
| CONTRAST/COLORS | AGC | |||||
| LANDSCAPE | AGC MAX | |||||
| DIM | TDG SLOPE | |||||
| RECT WAVE | TDG START | |||||
| DETECT MARK | ||||||
| GRATICULE |
| SETUP | DATA | UTILS | XFER |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | NEW | AUTO FIND | UPGRADE GAUGE |
| SAVE | EDIT | SCAN MODE | CAPTURE VIEWER |
| DELETE | OPEN | ALARM | ABOUT |
| DEFAULT SETUP | CLOSE | ALARM HIGH | |
| LANGUAGE | DELETE ONE FILE | ALARM LOW | |
| DELETE ALL DATA | DIFFERENTIAL | ||
| KEY CLICK | |||
| SET DATE | |||
| SHOW DATE |
How do I select the transducer type on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Press the Menu key to activate the menu items tab.
2. Tab to the PRB menu.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight TYPE.
4. Press the Enter key to display the Probe Type List.
5. Scroll to the correct type and press Enter to select.
6. Press OK to confirm overwrite.
How do I perform a Probe Zero on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
A probe zero is required for contact style transducers in pulse-echo (P-E) mode. The probe zero disk is the battery cap located at the top of the gauge.
1. Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place it in steady contact with the probe zero disk.
2. Press the Menu key and tab to the PRB menu.
3. Scroll to ZERO PROBE and press Enter.
4. Press OK to complete the process.
How do I perform a One Point Material Calibration on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Physically measure an exact sample of the material using calipers.
2. Apply couplant and place the transducer on the sample.
3. Press the Menu key and tab to the CAL menu.
4. Highlight MATL 1PT.
5. Press Enter to display the Digits Edit Box.
6. Use the arrow keys to scroll the value to match the known thickness.
7. Press OK to calculate the velocity and return to the menu.
8. Press Home to return to the measurement screen.
How do I enter a known material velocity on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Press the Menu key and tab to the CAL menu.
2. Highlight VELOCITY.
3. Press Enter to display the Digits Edit Box.
4. Use the arrow keys to adjust the velocity value.
5. Press OK to set the velocity.
How do I change the measurement view (Digits, RF, RECT, B-Scan) on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Press the Menu key and tab to the DISP menu.
2. Highlight VIEW.
3. Use the Left/Right arrow keys to scroll through options: DIGITS, RF, RECT, BSCAN.
4. Once the desired view is displayed, press the Home key to return to measurement mode.
How do I adjust the Delay (B-Start) and Range (B-Depth) on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Press the Home key to activate the Hot Menu items.
2. Tab to either the DELAY (START) or RANGE (DEPTH) cell.
3. Use the arrow keys to scroll the value.
4. Alternatively, press Enter to open the Digits Edit Box for precise adjustment.
How do I adjust the Gain on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Press the Home key to activate the Hot Menu items.
2. Tab to the GAIN (or AGC) cell.
3. Use the arrow keys to scroll the value.
4. Alternatively, press Enter to use the Digits Edit Box.
What are the Gate features (Start, Hold-Off, Width, Threshold) on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
Start (Gate 1): Determines where gate 1 will start. Detection can only occur inside the boundaries of the gate.
Hold-Off: The starting point of the left side of gates 2 & 3. It acts as a delay from the detection point of the previous gate.
Width: Determines the length of the gate. If no detection is found inside a gate, the width value is used to start the next available gate.
Threshold: Controls the level of sensitivity (amplitude) required to trigger a detection.
How do I use the Auto Find feature on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
The Auto Find feature automatically locates the detection point if the measurement is out of the viewable display area.
1. Ensure the transducer is coupled to the test material.
2. Press the Menu key and tab to the UTIL menu.
3. Highlight AUTO FIND.
4. Press Enter to display the confirmation screen.
5. Press OK to automatically adjust delay and range.
How do I use Thru Paint Mode on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
Thru Paint mode uses Echo-Echo (E-E) or Echo-Echo-Verify (E-EV) measurements to eliminate coating thickness. To use it:
1. Select a transducer type that supports these modes (typically loads defaults).
2. Press the Multi Mode key to select E-E or E-EV mode.
3. Adjust the Gain (AGC) and Gate Hold-offs if necessary to ensure the gauge detects the correct backwall echoes and ignores noise or the first reflection.
How do I change the units (English/Metric) on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Press the Menu key and tab to the DISP menu.
2. Highlight UNITS.
3. Use the arrow keys to toggle between IN, IN HR (High Resolution), MM, and MM HR.
How do I create a new Data Grid or Sequential Log on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Press the Menu key and tab to the DATA menu.
2. Highlight NEW.
3. Use arrow keys to toggle between GRID LOG and SEQ LOG.
4. Press Enter to display the Edit Box.
5. Set the Name, Note, Coordinates/Start ID, and Increment Direction.
6. Select CREATE GRID (or LOG) and press OK.
How do I store a reading in a Grid or Log on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Once a grid/log is created or opened, the grid is displayed on the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to scroll the target cell cursor to the desired storage location.
3. Press the Enter key to save the current reading in the highlighted cell.
How do I upgrade the firmware on the DAKOTA PMX2-DL?
1. Connect the DAKOTA PMX2-DL to a computer via USB.
2. Copy the upgrade file to the main drive directory of the gauge.
3. On the gauge, press Menu and tab to XFER.
4. Highlight UPGRADE GAUGE and press Enter.
5. Press OK to start the process. The lights will flash; do not interrupt the process until the lights stop.
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