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Known velocity, Using a known material velocity – Dakota Ultrasonics MVX User Manual

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2) Assuming the probe menu is still displayed from the previous type selection,

use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items

until ZERO TRANSDUCER is highlighted.

3) Press the ENTER key to display the confirmation screen.

4) Press the OK key to complete the probe zero function, or ESC key to cancel

the probe zero function.

5) Remove the transducer from the probe zero disk, and proceed to the

calibration section.

Note: The value that is displayed will change depending on the current velocity

setting in the MVX. Disregard the number that is displayed. It is not

important. What is important is accurately performing the steps outlined above

to insure reliability of the probe zero calculation.

Known Velocity

If the material velocity is known, the user may wish to simply enter the velocity
number into the MVX, rather than have the MVX calculate the velocity value on using
a know thickness. The steps for entering the velocity are outlined below:

Using a Known Material Velocity