Non-destructive testing. Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment - Instruments

BS EN 12668-1:2010 Non-destructive testing. Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment. Instruments

BS EN 12668-1 is a European Standard which specifies methods and acceptance criteria for assessing the electrical performance of analogue and digital ultrasonic instruments for pulse operation using A-scan display, employed for manual ultrasonic non-destructive examination with single or dual-element probes operating within the centre frequency range 0,5 MHz to 15 MHz.

Ultrasonic instruments for continuous waves are not included in BS EN 12668-1.

BS EN 12668-1 may partly be applicable to ultrasonic instruments in automated systems but then other tests can be needed to ensure satisfactory performance

Contents of BS EN 12668-1:

Foreword

1 Scope

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Symbols

5 General requirements for compliance

6 Manufacturer's technical specification for ultrasonic instruments

7 Performance requirements for ultrasonic instruments

8 Group 1 tests

9 Group 2 tests

Annex A (normative) Special conditions for ultrasonic instruments with logarithmic amplifiers

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