Dakota Ultrasonics PVX User Manual
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
The Dakota Ultrasonics model PVX is a visual precision A / B scan ultrasonic
thickness gauge. Based on the same operating principles as SONAR, the PVX is
capable of measuring the thickness of various materials with accuracy as high as
±
0.0001 inches, or
±
0.001 millimeters. The principle advantage of ultrasonic
measurement over traditional methods is that ultrasonic measurements can be
performed with access to only one side of the material being measured.
Dakota Ultrasonics maintains a customer support resource in order to assist users
with questions or difficulties not covered in this manual. Customer support may be
reached at any of the following:
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Dakota Ultrasonics Corporation,
1500 Green Hills Road, #107 Scotts Valley, CA
95066 USA
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Telephone: (831) 431-9722
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Facsimile: (831) 431-9723
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www.dakotaultrasonics.com
1.1 Disclaimer
The PVX is a full-featured scope that allows a great deal of control over the
functionality and electronic performance of the instrument. However, as this provides
the user greater control and versatility for a variety of applications, it also requires
that the user be comfortable with operation and waveform interpretation of the
instrument. It is strongly recommended that the contents of this manual be read in its
entirety. It is also recommended that a sufficient amount of time be allocated to
working with the instrument in a test environment prior to use in the field.
Responsibility for proper use of the instrument and recognition of this phenomenon
rest solely with the user of the instrument.