Add-On module ZONAL for BeamTool 9

ZONAL is an Add-on module that extends the capabilities of the already powerful BeamTool ray tracing and technique simulation application.

The BeamTool ZONAL Add-on provides the ability to define Weld Zones, which are used in conjunction with a Zonal Beamset to provide automated targeting of individual phased array beams into specific locations along the face of a weld bevel.

With the ZONAL Add-on activated, the Weld Configuration dialog allows access to the Weld Zones functionality.

Weld Zones are constructed from the Weld Regions defined during the new weld configuration process introduced in BeamTool 4.1.  As a weld bevel is configured, Weld Regions are automatically divided into Weld Zones using the related zone configuration parameters.

The BeamTool ZONAL Add-on also provides access to the new Zonal Beamset.  With Weld Zones configured, a Phased Array Zonal Beamset can use the powerful new Beam Solver to automatically create individual beams that specifically target each zone.  The Zonal Solver will determine the appropriate beam parameters (refracted angle, gating, focusing, etc.) to maximize signal response for each zone, all with the click of single button.

Requirements

• BeamTool 4.1 and higher
• Operating system Windows VISTA SP2 (x86, x64),  Windows 7 SP1  (x86, x64), Windows 8/8.1  (x86, x64), Windows 10 (x86, x64)
• Operating system Windows Windows Server 2008 SP2  (x86, x64), Windows Server 2008 R2 SP2  (x86, x64), Windows Server 2012  (x64), Windows Server 2012 R2x64)
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 or higher
• Processor 1GHz or faster
• RAM 512 MB or more
• Hard disc 4.5 GB or more

Standard package

• Add-On module Zonal as shipment on data media
• SoftLock users will receive an additional serial number with which to activate the add-on
• HardLock and FlashLock users will receive an upgrade for their HASP-USB-Key
• No additional modules (Add-on). These must be ordered separately
• OnLine Help in Englisch (no printed operating manual)

Tips for the operation and use

• The SoftLock license uses a serial number to activate BeamTool on a single computer.  If you want to use the license on another computer, you must first deactivate the software on the current computer before you can reactivate it on another.
• The HardLock and FlashLock license uses a HASP USB key to activate BeamTool.  BeamTool may be installed on multiple machines but will only run with the HASP key present.

Possible influences on the results

• With the calculation of ray tracing BeamTool9 uses the geometrical data of the part, and its physical data (sound velocities) entered by the user, as well as all relevant data of the selected probe and delay line at room temperature (20°C). Further influences, e.g. the surface condition of the part and temperature deviations of the probe and delay may have an unexpected effect on the sound propagation. These influences, but also the material structure (sound attenuation, scattering and un-isotropy) of the real part are not considered in BeamTool9!

  BeamTool9 only calculates the results based on the sound velocity entered by the user. Possible mode conversion, that may occur with sound reflection at boundaries are not taken into consideration, and may lead to unexpected artifacts with later practical application.

  The geometrical and technical data of the probes and delay lines or wedges filed in the integrated database relate to the data supplied to Eclipse Scientific by the individual probe manufacturers. Continuous development of new probes and wedges or changes by the manufacturer, even minor differences to the existing stored data, but also incorrect entries of values in the database, may have a negative influence on the calculation of sound propagation. However, with Ultrasonic inspection according to standards, probe and wedge data must always be checked using a designated reference block with artificial reflectors.

  BeamTool9 always calculates the acoustical axis of the corresponding beam based on the entered probe and wedge data. Any side or grating lobes of the sound beam are not considered.

• Summary:      BeamTool9 calculates the sound propagation of the Ultrasonic wave based on a simple physical model, which best describes the physics of sound propagation and reflection. Influences, as described above, may effect the simulation results of BeamTool9. Therefore it is very important to verify the results, when converting the BeamTool scan plan into practice!

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