The system should have a computer screen, preferably in colour. More details in the overview here.
Measurement values around the circumferences
Thickness by circumferences for scanners
Max-Min values
Eccentricity
Mean value
Trend in pipe length axis
Trend over the circumferences (scanners)
Alarm display
Operation
A central operation, also for adjustments of extension devices.
For the operator panel a reduced keyboard is preferable rather than a
full standard computer keyboard
Parameter tables for the pipe types
Parameter set-up's back up disk
Operator level select by password
Haul off control by wall thickness, also by diameter for small pipes
Vacuum control for small diameters
Pipe centering etc. thermal.
Blanking for pipe thickening
Printer interface or built in printer
Print release - time cycle, alarm, external etc. coil record
Long term record, minimum 24 hours
Interfaces
For central data collection
For CAQ-Systems / SPC
Rolf Diederichs 18. Dec 1995,info@ndt.net
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