Inspection Methods
Five inspection methods are available to inspect for defects in the wide range of materials used for adhesive-bonded joints. The optimum method is selected and the instrument is then automatically configured according to the type and frequency of the probe attached to it. The selected method and any related adjustments can be set up in the laboratory and stored in memory for later use in the field.
Pitch-Catch Test Mode - In pitch-catch mode the user can choose from three different inspection methods: the RF method, the impulse method, and the swept method. The setup for this mode is very easy and requires no couplant; one advantage is that the effect of lift-off is distinct from a disbond signal.