Ultrasound Technology Implementation Course

This 2-1/2 day in-plant course will help accelerate the implementation of an ultrasound program by learning the basics of hardware and software features.

Using hands-on experience both in the classroom and in the plant, users will learn how to set up routes in the software and how to set their Ultraprobe instruments for effective inspections.

Learn and practice the operation of the Ultraprobe

Learn how to use Ultratrend DMS software:
 - Set up groups of points to test 
 - Upload points into the Ultraprobe
 - Establish baseline readings on a “Pilot” group
   (Approx. 50 - 200 test points based on access and configuration)
 - Download and organize the pilot group in DMS
 - Record and store sound files in the pilot group

Learn and practice correct data acquisition techniques

Learn how to use Spectralyzer software
 - Viewing sound files
 - Importing sound files

Create a database, take baseline and subsequent readings, download information into DMS, and generate a report

Review overall program goals, and work with an Instructor to establish a realistic timeline for the implementation of the program based on number of test points in the facility

THE FIRST DAY WILL COVER:

• The basics of Sound Theory
• Methods for Detection of Ultrasonic emissions
• Review of instrument settings and menu options
• Overview of route building in the DMS Software
• How to upload and download routes.

        Day # 1 Outline:

• Equipment and DMS Software Introduction
• Walkthrough of Pilot Group
• Naming and Numbering Equipment
• Organizing Groups for Efficiency
• Creating Routes in DMS Software
• Relationship between Instrument and Software
• Alarms/Charts/Reporting Introduction
• Setting up Test Points and Equipment Testing/Tagging

THE SECOND DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Data collection & downloading
• Considerations for selecting the best test points
• How to insure repeatability
• How to build reports with the DMS Software
• Review of UE Spectralyzer Software for comparison analysis and fault detection.

        Day # 2 Outline

• Begin Baseline Collection
• What to do with the Data Collected
• Why and When to Do Ultrasound Testing
• DMS and Spectralyzer Training
• Alarming, Charting, and Reporting Post-Collection
• Instructor/Inspector In-Plant Practice 

THE LAST HALF DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Class practices review
• Discussion, question & answer session

        Last Half Day Outline

• Review of Field Experiences
• Review of Software & Route Planning
• Review of Hardware Settings
• Discussion, Question & Answer Session