Setup (calibration) mode

Technology compatibility:
Tube testing, conventional probes: ECT, RFT, NFT, MFL, and IRIS.
Tube testing, array, and specialty probes: ECT arrays, ECT rotating surface pancake probes, RFT arrays, NFT arrays, MFL arrays, and hybrid probes.
Surface and raster scanning also supported.

Setup creation: Improved step-by-step Setup Wizard menus for tube testing: ECT, RFT, NFT, MFL, and IRIS.

Simultaneous calibration: Calibrate channels (voltage and phase), depth curves, and Mix-type channels all at once, or separately with ECT, RFT, NFT, MFL, or arrays; IRIS A-scan view for optimal signal comprehension.

Acquisition (data recording) mode

Instrument compatibility: MultiScan MS5800 only.

Recording possibilities: Manual mode with space bar operation to start and stop acquisition.
External footswitch (TA-FSW-001) for configurable functions.
MPP04-01 "airgun" special ECT scanner device that synchronizes the acquisition with MultiView, and records the actual probe position.

Recording list: List of tubes that are editable in MultiView, or which can be imported from TubePro.

Analysis (readback) mode

Interface: Drastically improved mouse and keyboard interface with shortcut operation for maximum efficiency.

Data compatibility: RD Tech TC4700 and TC5700 data, MultiScan MS5800.

Vector analysis: Instant automatic vector analysis in XY planes with manual angle measurement.

Depth sizing: Automatic phase and voltage curves (ECT, RFT, NFT, and MFL) with a virtually unlimited quantity of curves; RFT voltage plane display with the option of short, tapered, and long flaws; IRIS actual measurement of wall thickness with a resolution of 0.03 mm (0.001").

Indication position recording: Advanced landmark-based feature that interpolates position between a minimum of two known locations (ECT, RFT, NFT, and MFL); clock-based or encoder-based for IRIS and arrays.

Layouts (data display): Impedance planes, voltage planes (RFT), strip charts with actual paper-style displays, landmark (code) window, 2-D and 3-D C-scan views (with configurable color palette); all above window-types are available in useful preset layout arrangements, or can be configured in a virtually unlimited number of ways. IRIS layouts are managed separately, and include real-time B-scan and C-scan displays (one or two C-scans).

Data processing: Real-time tube testing processes include: mixes (virtually unlimited quantity), filters (high-pass, low-pass, average); C-scan (array) processes include all of the above, plus normalization, derivative, median filter, subtraction, and interpolation.

Data readback: Reported indications are saved in data files in real time, which is useful for future readback.

Reporting

Report database (analysis report): Logs all analysis calls; supports all previously mentioned technologies. Features tube ID (zone/row/column), vector analysis results (volts/phase), % wall loss, side (ID/OD), editable report code, channel, extent tested, comments, and accurate indication location and length recording.

Compatibility: The report can be exported to TubePro, or exported into several common formats, including: .pdf, .txt., .xls., .doc.

Screen capture: The included screen capture tool can be used to capture any subwindow or adjustable range.

Indication recall: Instant access to any recorded indication from the report window.

Multiple Technology Software

Setup Wizard

Setting up the MS5800 instrument has never been easier than with the latest updated and newly added Setup Wizard menus.

Use the step-by-step guide to enter the appropriate variables for high-quality signals in record time!

As with all other features in MultiView, the Setup Wizard supports the ECT, RFT, NFT, MFL, and IRIS technologies.

Simultaneous Signal Calibration

With ECT, RFT, NFT, and MFL signals, all defects can be recorded instantly with a tap of the Calibrate button.

Pressing the Calibrate button automatically adjusts (calibrates) all the channels and their depth curves as per the default or recommended settings. Mix-type channels are also automatically adjusted.

References can be added and associated with the different depth curves in order to maximize the results and gain precision over flaw sizing.

Select and measure each indication with a single click…	…to calibrate all channels and depth curves!

Frequency Mixing and Signal Filters

MultiView allows for a virtually unlimited quantity of Mix-type or Filter-type channels. Mix-type channels are used to suppress undesirable signals such as Support Plate signals with ECT and RFT data, Dents, or internal diameter variation with ECT data.

Although the Setup Wizard presets the Mix channels for the most common usages, channels can be edited or added upon data readback in accordance with your data analysis needs.

Unmixed ECT (top) and RFT data (bottom).	Dual frequency mixes (support plate removed).	Unfiltered (top) and filtered data (bottom).

RFT Voltage Plane

MultiView includes the Voltage Plane view for remote field signals. This view is extremely useful to analysts who must interpret complex signal shapes. The Voltage Plane view enables:

• Depth sizing using phase measurement.
• Multiple curves for Short, Long, or Taper indications.
• Quick and easy signal normalization (shortcut-based).
• Frequency-compensation identification.

The operating point often shifts due to normal permeability changes between tubes.	MultiView allows for quick normalization of the operating point on the Voltage Plane Overlay using mouse/keyboard shortcuts.	Choose between three curves to correctly estimate depth of Short, Long or Taper defects.

Ultrasound IRIS

MultiView is a unique, powerful tool for IRIS inspection. The MultiView Setup Wizard has been consistently improved for instant, accurate results. The real-time B-scan and C-scan displays are powerful tools that allow for quick identification of defects during inspection. Real-time controls make fine adjustments very easy, while the video A-scan view provides a clear representation of the ultrasound signals for maximum comprehension. Other powerful analysis tools, such as the cylindrical-view, ID, OD, and WT C-scan displays, automatic and manual wall-thickness measurement, and improved mouse controls, make analysis of IRIS data much easier. In addition, the ability to support encoded scanning enables precise reporting of indication distance.

	Double-click on the indication to update the B-scan view.
The real-time C-scan window displays the ID, OD, and WT views.		The B-scan view shows the tube cross-section enabling interpretation and measurement of indications, while the cylindrical B-scan view adds clarity.
		The Statistics box containing measurement results helps the analyst accurately estimate flaw depth.

Real-time settings allow for easy fine-tuning of signals and enabling of encoded scans at the tap of a button.

The video A-scan display provides full details about source ultrasound signals. All parameters can be adjusted within this menu for optimal results.

NFT and MFL for Air-Finned Coolers

Near field testing (NFT) and magnetic flux leakage (MFL) are the perfect screening technologies for air-finned cooler tubing. MultiView fully supports both technologies with its improved Setup Wizard, which automatically sets all the parameters for instant access to the best possible results. Additionally, the latest preset layouts and automatic measurement options make data analysis easier than ever.

MFL custom layout displaying three different channels. Note that the default setting for amplitude is "vertical" mode.	NFT screen with its Depth measurement.

C-scans and Customizable Layouts

Array probes enable better coverage (probability of flaw detection) and imagery for improved signal analysis. MultiView, in conjunction with the MultiScan MS5800, supports C-scan 2-D and 3-D (isometric) views for ECT, RFT, NFT, and MFL array data using encoded scan, or free-running (clock-based) configuration. Rotary surface detectors and raster scanning are also supported for high-quality C-scan display generation.

Layouts can be created in MultiView with near-endless possibilities for combinations, including impedance planes, 2-D and 3-D C-scans, and strip charts. Just press Create Layout and start editing!

The improved controls in C-scan view enable you to instantly select any indication.

Set up attractive 3-D views and modify their parameters or color palettes.

Right-click to instantly add processing to your C-scan data. The processes feature includes:

• Several filters
• Mixes and subtraction
• Interpolation (smoothing)
• Calibration Array (normalization)

Create custom layouts featuring XY planes, strip charts, C-scans, or 3-D views using the Layout toolbar.

Report Indication Distance using Landmarks

In today's competitive environment with increasing requirements for higher quality inspection results, inspection and service companies are often asked to provide information on a flaw's exact location or distance within the inspected heat exchanger. While position recording devices (encoders) are always an option, use of manual scanning (probe pulling) is still common practice in the petrochemical industry.

MultiView offers a newly added Landmarks feature that can be used to report an indication's distance. In heat exchangers, landmarks are the tubesheets and supports. Because most landmarks are clearly visible in ECT, RFT, NFT, and MFL data, they can be identified in the strip charts. MultiView uses the distances logged in the Landmark Table to provide an accurate distance estimation for the selected indication using interpolation to compensate for inevitable changes in the pulling speed.

	TOP:	0 mm
	1:	200 mm
	2:	300 mm
	3:	400 mm
	4:	500 mm
	5:	600 mm
	6:	700 mm
	7:	800 mm
	8:	900 mm
	9:	1000 mm
	10:	1100 mm
	11:	1200 mm
	12:	1300 mm
	13:	1400 mm
	14:	1500 mm
	15:	1600 mm
	16:	1700 mm
	BOTTOM:	1900 mm

1 Build a Landmark Table in MultiView, or use TubePro to automatically generate it from a 3-D model.

The table should include the Heat Exchanger start and finish distance. Add supports for greater distance accuracy when reporting an indication.

Indication Entry in Report Database

2 Quickly identify the necessary landmarks using one of the following three methods:

• Only tube ends
  (recommended for NFT and MFL).
• Tube ends and the closest landmarks to the indication.
• All landmarks from the table.

Entering landmarks is quick and easy with mouse and keyboard shortcuts.

3 Select the indication, analyze it, and then, with a single click, enter it into the Report database. The indication's distance will also be logged into the Report database.

Note that the indication's position is interpolated from adjacent landmarks.

With a single click, report the indication in the XY plane window.

Instantly Recall Reported Indications

Reported indications can be quickly recalled from the Report window. The signal and analysis vector are displayed exactly as they appeared at the time the indication was recorded.

This very unique and useful feature can be used by senior analysts to review preliminary analyses. All reported indications are saved into each data file and displayed upon readback.

Double-click on the report entry to instantly recall reported indications exactly as they were recorded.

Report Output

Report output is available in several formats. MultiView includes a basic analysis report template that can be either printed or exported into several common file formats. All inspection results can be easily sent to the TubePro tubesheet mapping software, which displays the results in 2-D and 3-D, in addition to showing the heat exchanger and a whole lot more!

Print the report directly from MultiView

Or, export it in any of the following formats:

Or, send it to TubePro for a world-class, customizable report!