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ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAGE

38DL PLUS

Dual and Single Element

Transducers
Rugged, designed for IP67
Thickness range from 0.08 mm
(0.003 in.) to 635 mm (25 in.)
Color Transflective VGA Display

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 38DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gage:
Advanced Features, Simple Operation, Rugged, Reliable

The 38DL PLUS is an innovative instrument that signals a new era Key Features
in ultrasonic thickness gaging. Ideally suited for almost every ultra-
sonic thickness application, this handheld thickness gage is fully
Dual and single element transducer compatibility
compatible with a full line of dual and single element transducers.
The versatile 38DL PLUS can be used in applications ranging from Wide thickness range: 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) to 635 mm (25 in.)
wall thinning measurements of internally corroded pipes with dual
depending on material and transducer selection
element probes to very precise thickness measurements of thin or
multilayer materials with single element transducers. Corrosion thickness gaging with dual element transducers
The 38DL PLUS comes standard with many powerful but easy-
to-use measurement features and a host of application-specific THRU-COAT and Echo-to-Echo measurements on painted and
software options. Its sealed case is designed to meet IP67 require- coated surfaces
ments to withstand the rigors of very wet or dusty environments.
The color transflective VGA display provides superior readability Internal Oxide/Scale software option
from bright sunlight to complete darkness. It features a simple,
ergonomic keypad that can be operated with the left or right hand Standard resolution of 0.01 mm or 0.001 in. for all transducers
for easy access to all functions.
High Resolution software option of 0.001 mm or 0.0001 in. with
single element transducers 2.25 MHz to 30 MHz

Multilayer software option for measurements of up to four layers

simultaneously

High Penetration software option for attenuating materials such as

fiberglass, rubber and thick casting

Thickness, Velocity, and time-of-flight measurements

Differential mode and Reduction Rate mode

Time-based B-scan mode; 10,000 reviewable readings per scan

Olympus High Dynamic Gain technology with digital filters

V-Path Builder for custom V-path compensation

Designed for EN15317

Ultrasonic thickness measurements are accurate, reliable, and repeatable. Instant readings can
be achieved from one side of a material, making it unnecessary to cut up or destroy the part.

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What Makes This Thickness Gage Different From Others?
The 38DL PLUS is designed to meet the challenges of demanding
applications and built to withstand tough conditions in the field
and on the production floor. Whether you work in very wet or
dusty conditions, cold or hot climates, or bright or dark areas, the
38DL PLUS can handle any inspection job. Need an instrument
tough enough to tolerate shocks, drops, and rough handling?
The 38DL PLUS with its protective rubber boot and designed for
IP67 rating is your answer.

Built for Tough Environments

Compact, weighs only 0.814 kg (1.80 lb)
Rugged, designed for IP67
Explosive Atmosphere: Safe operation as defined by Class I,
Division 2, Group D, as found in the National Fire Protection
Association Code (NFPA 70), Article 500, and tested using
MIL-STD-810F, Method 511.4, Procedure I.
Shock tested using MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure I,
6 cycles each axis, 15 g, 11 msec Half sine.
Vibration tested using MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I,
Annex C, Figure 6, general exposure: 1 hour each axis.
Wide operating temperature range
Protective rubber boot with gage stand
Color transflective VGA display with indoor and outdoor color
settings for superior clarity
Designed for Easy Operation
Simple keypad for right hand/left hand operation
Easy operator interface with direct access to all functions
Internal and External MicroSD memory card storage
USB and RS-232 communication ports
Alphanumeric data logger with 475,000 thickness readings
or 20,000 waveforms
VGA output to connect to computer or monitor
Default/Custom dual element transducer setups
Default/Custom single element transducer setups
Password protected function allows locking of instrument
features

Outdoor display setting, A-scan mode

Indoor display setting, B-scan mode 38DL PLUS with standard protective rubber boot

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 Thickness Measurements on Internally Corroded Metals
Automatic Probe Recognition for
standard D79X series dual element
transducers
Ten custom dual element transducer
setups
Optimized default gain during
calibration for dual element transducer
V-Path Builder for custom V-path
compensation
Calibration Doubling when echo
doubling may occur during calibration
THRU-COAT and Echo-to-Echo
measurements on painted and coated
surfaces
High temperature measurements; up to
500 C (932 F)
Boiler tube and Internal Oxide
measurements (optional) with M2017
or M2091 single element transducers
EMAT transducer (E110-SB) for
no-couplant measurements of boiler
tubes with external oxide/scale buildup

One of the major applications of the 38DL PLUS is measuring the remaining thickness of
pipes, tubes, tanks, pressure vessels, hulls, and other structures affected by corrosion or
erosion. Dual element transducers are most commonly used for these applications.

Thru-Coat Temperature Optional Oxide/

Technology Compensation Scale Measurement
uses a single back-wall variations in mate- uses advanced algo-
echo to measure true rial temperature affect rithms to measure the
metal thickness. You sound velocity and thickness of oxide/
can display the metal accuracy of thickness scale buildups inside
and coating thicknesses, measurements. The boiler tubes. The gage
each adjusted for their temperature compensa- simultaneously displays
correct material sound tion feature allows you the metal thickness of
velocities. There is no to manually enter the the boiler tube and the
need to remove paint calibration blocks tem- thickness of the oxide
and coatings from perature and the current layer. Knowing the
surfaces. THRU-COAT (high) temperature at thickness of the oxide/
measurements use the D7906-SM, the measurement points. The 38DL PLUS scale helps predict tube life. We recom-
D7906-RM, and D7908 dual element automatically displays the temperature- mend using M2017 or M2091 transducers
transducers. corrected thickness. in this application.

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V-Path Builder
This new and patented feature allows you to build a custom
V-Path compensation curve for almost any dual element trans-
ducer. These curves can be saved and recalled along with custom
setups for most dual element transducers. You simply calibrate
and enter the known thickness with a minimum of 3 and up to
10 calibration points, and the instrument will create the V-path.

Automatic Probe Recognition

All standard dual element transducers (see chart below) feature
Automatic Probe Recognition, which automatically recalls a
default V-path correction for each specific transducer.

Dual Element Transducers with Automatic Probe Recognition for Corrosion Gaging Applications
Item Freq. Tip Dia. Range (Steel)* Temp. Range** Item
Transducer Connector Cable
Number (MHz) mm (in.) mm (in.) C (F) Number
D790 U8450002 Straight Potted
D790-SM U8450009 Straight LCMD-316-5B U8800353
11.00 1.00 to 500.00 20 to 500
5.0
D790-RL U8450007 90 (0.434) (0.040 to 20.000) (5 to 932) LCLD-316-5G U8800330

D790-SL U8450008 Straight LCLD-316-5H U8800331

11.00 1.00 to 500.00 20 to 500
D791 U8450010 5.0 90 Potted
(0.434) (0.040 to 20.000) (5 to 932)
11.00 1.00 to 500.00 20 to 400
D791-RM U8450011 5.0 90 LCMD-316-5C U8800354
(0.434) (0.040 to 20.000) (5 to 752)
D792 U8450012 Straight 7.20 0.50 to 25.00 0 to 50 Potted
10
D793 U8450013 90 (0.283) (0.020 to 1.000) (32 to 122) Potted

D794 U8450014 Straight 7.20 0.75 to 50.00 0 to 50 Potted

5.0
D795 U8450015 90 (0.283) (0.030 to 2.000) (32 to 122) Potted

D797 U8450016 90 22.90 3.80 to 635.00 20 to 400 Potted

2.0
D797-SM U8450017 Straight (0.900) (0.150 to 25.000) (5 to 752) LCMD-316-5D U8800355
D7226 U8454013 8.90 0.71 to 100.00 20 to 150
7.5 90 Potted
D798-LF U8450019 (0.350) (0.028 to 4.000) (5 to 300)

D798 U8450018 90 7.20 0.71 to 100.00 20 to 150 Potted

7.5
D798-SM U8450020 Straight (0.283) (0.028 to 4.000) (5 to 300) LCMD-316-5J U8800357
11.00 1.00 to 500.00 20 to 150
D799 U8450021 5.0 90 Potted
(0.434) (0.040 to 20.000) (5 to 300)
5.10 1.00 to 19.00 0 to 50
MTD705 U8620225 5.0 90 LCLPD-78-5 U8800332
(0.200) (0.040 to 0.750) (32 to 122)
D7906-SM U8450005 Straight 11.00 1.00 to 50.00 0 to 50 LCMD-316-5L U8800358
5.0
D7906-RM U8450025 90 (0.434) (0.040 to 2.000) (32 to 122) LCMD-316-5N U8800647
7.20 1.00 to 37.00 0 to 50
D7908 U8450006 7.5 90 Potted
(0.283) (0.040 to 1.500) (32 to 122)

Single Element Transducers for Corrosion Gaging Applications

For a complete list of single element transducers, please consult your local representative or consult our web site www.olympus-ims.com.
Item Freq. Tip Dia. Range (Steel)* Temp. Range** Item
Transducer Connector Cable
Number (MHz) mm (in.) mm (in.) C (F) Number
V260-SM U8411019 Straight LCM-74-4 U8800348
2.00 0.50 to 10.00 0 to 50
V260-RM U8411018 15 90 LCM-74-4 U8800348
(0.080) (0.020 to 0.400) (32 to 122)
V260-45 U8411017 45 LCM-74-4 U8800348
Steel 0.50 to 12.00
6.35 (0.020 to 0.500) 0 to 50
M2017 U8415002 20 90 LCM-74-4 U8800348
(0.250) Oxide 0.25 to 1.25 (32 to 122)
(0.010 to 0.050)
Steel 0.50 to 12.00
6.35 (0.020 to 0.500) 0 to 50
M2091 U8415018 20 90 LCM-74-4 U8800348
(0.250) Oxide 0.15 to 1.25 (32 to 122)
(0.006 to 0.050)
28.50 2.00 to 125.00 0 to 80 LCB-74-4 and U8800320
E110-SB U8471001 Straight
(1.250) (0.080 to 5.000) (32 to 176) 1/2XA/E110 U8767104
* Dependent on material, transducer type, surface conditions, and temperature. Full range may require Gain Adjust.
** Maximum temperature with intermittent contact only

Stainless steel cable available; consult Olympus NDT for details.

Transducers used with THRU-COAT technology 5

 Thickness Measurements on Plastics, Metals, Composites,
Glass, Rubber, Ceramics
When using single element transducers, you can make accurate
thickness measurements on metals, plastics, composites, glass,
ceramics, and other materials. These transducers are available in
a wide range of frequencies, diameters, and connector styles. The
High Resolution software option allows you to make very precise
measurements at a resolution of 0.0001 in. or 0.001 mm.
Standard resolution of 0.01 mm (0.001 in.) for all transducers
High Resolution software option can display measurements up
to 0.001 mm (0.0001 in.) for single element transducers from
2.25 MHz to 30 MHz
High Penetration software option for measurements on
attenuating materials such as fiberglass, rubber, and thick
castings
Multilayer software option for individual thickness
measurements of up to four layers simultaneously
Thickness, Velocity, or time-of-flight measurements
Application Auto-Recall with default and custom setups to
simplify thickness measurements Measure the thickness of many materials including plastic, metal, rubber, glass, ceramic,
High Penetration Software Option and composites.

This option allows you to use low frequency single element trans-
ducers (as low as 0.5 MHz) to measure thick or sound attenuating
materials such as rubber, fiberglass, castings, and composites.

Multilayer Software Option

This software option calculates and simultaneously displays thick-
ness measurements of up to four individual layers. It also displays
total thickness of selected layers. Typical applications include
thickness of barrier layers in plastic fuel tanks, bottle preforms,
and soft contact lenses.

Outer Inside
Surface Surface

Many cast metal parts or sound-attenuating materials can be measured with the
High Penetration software option.

HDPE EVOH HDPE Total

Layer Barrier Layer Thickness
0.1658 in. 0.0044 in. 0.0781 in. 0.2483 in.

The High Resolution software option allows thickness measurements of up to 0.001 mm

The 38DL PLUS can make accurate measurements of up to four individual layers
(0.0001 in.) resolution.
simultaneously.

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Data Logger and PC Interface
The 38DL PLUS has a full-featured internal bidirectional alpha-
numeric data logger that is designed to easily collect and transfer
MicroSD Card
thickness readings and waveform data. VGA Connectors
Internal memory of 475,000 thickness readings or 20,000 USB Connector
waveforms with thickness readings
USB or
32 Character File name RS-232
Probe Connectors
20 Character ID# (TML#) Charger
9 file formats:
Incremental, Sequential, Sequential with custom point, 2-D
Grid, 2-D Grid with custom point, 3-D Grid, 3-D custom,
Boiler, and Manual
The ability to store up to 4 comments (notes) per ID# (TML)
Stores comments (notes) at an ID# or to a Range of ID#s
Internal and External MicroSD memory cards
File copy with the ability to copy files between Internal/
External MicroSD memory cards
Standard USB and RS-232 communication
Two-way transfer of both single and dual element transducer
setups
Onboard statistical report
Onboard DB Grid View with three programmable colors
GageView interface program can communicate with the
38DL PLUS using the USB, RS-232 ports, and can read and
write to a MicroSD memory card.
Direct export of internal files to MicroSD memory card in
Excel compatible CSV (comma-separated values) format

Onboard DB Grid View with three programmable colors

GageView
The GageView interface program, a Windows-based
application, collects, creates, prints, and manages data from
the 38DL PLUS.
Creates datasets and surveys
Stored data editing
View dataset and survey files; including thickness readings,
gage setup values, and transducer setup values
Download and upload thickness surveys to and from the gages
Export surveys to spreadsheets and other programs
Collecting snapshot screens
Printing reports such as Thickness, Setup Table, Statistics, and
Color Grid
Upgrading operating software
Download and upload single and dual element transducer
setup files
When viewed on your PC a color coded grid easily flags out-of-tolerance thickness conditions. B-scan review

Measurement reports
can easily be generated
and printed containing
measurements, ID, and
other parameters.

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38DL PLUS Specifications*
Measurements Standard Package
Dual element transducer 38DL PLUS digital ultrasonic thickness
Time interval from a precision delay after the excitation pulse to the first echo
measurement mode gage, AC or battery operation, 50 Hz to
Measurement of true metal and coating thicknesses with a single back-wall echo 60Hz
THRU-COAT measurement
(with D7906-SM and D7908 transducers) Kits available with standard dual
Time interval between two successive back-wall echoes to eliminate paint or element transducers
Thru-Paint Echo-to-Echo
coating thickness Charger/AC adaptor (100 VAC, 115VAC,
Mode 1: Time interval between the excitation pulse and the first back-wall echo 230 VAC)
Mode 2: Time interval between the delay line echo and the first back-wall echo Internal data logger
(with delay or immersion transducers)
GageView interface program
Single element transducer Mode 3: Time interval between successive back-wall echoes following the first
measurement modes interface echo after the excitation pulse (with delay line or immersion Test block and couplant
transducers) USB cable
Oxide: optional
Rubber protective boot with gage stand
Multilayer mode: optional
and neck strap
 .080 mm to 635.00 mm (0.003 in. to 25.000 in.) depending on material,
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Thickness range
transducer surface conditions, temperature, and selected configuration
Users manual
Two-year limited warranty
Material velocity range 0.508 mm/s to 13.998 mm/s (0.020 in./s to 0.551 in./s)
Measurement features: THRU-COAT,
Low: 0.1 mm (0.01 in.) Thru-Paint Echo-to-Echo, EMAT
Resolution (selectable) Standard: 0.01 mm (0.001 in.)
High Resolution (optional): 0.001 mm (0.0001 in.)
compatibility, Min./Max. mode, two
alarm modes, differential mode, B-scan,
Standard: 2.0 MHz to 30 MHz (3 dB) Application Auto-Recall, temperature
Transducer frequency range
High Penetration (optional): 0.50 MHz to 30 MHz (3 dB)
compensation, Average/Min. mode
General
Software Options
Operating temperature range 10 C to 50 C (14 F to 122 F)
38DLP-OXIDE (U8147014): Code-activated
Keypad Sealed, color-coded keypad with tactile and audible feedback
Internal Oxide measurement software
Impact-resistant and water-resistant, gasketed case with sealed connectors.
Case
Designed for IP67.
38DLP-HR (U8147015): Code-activated High
Resolution measurement software
Dimensions (W x H x D) Overall: 125 mm x 211 mm x 46 mm (4.92 in. x 8.31 in. x 1.82 in.)
38DLP-MM (U8147016): Code-activated
Weight 0.814 kg (1.80 lb)
Multilayer measurement software
Power supply AC/DC adaptor, 24 V; lithium-ion battery 23.760 Wh; or 4 AA auxiliary batteries
38DLP-HP (U8147017): Code-activated High
Battery life, lithium-ion
Operating time: minimum 12.6 h, 14 h typical, 14.7 h maximum Penetration (low frequency) measurement
Fast charge: 2 h to 3 h software
Standards Designed for EN15317
Optional Accessories
Display
38DLP/EW (U8778348): Three-year warranty
Color transflective VGA display Liquid crystal display, display area 56.16 mm x 74.88 mm (2.2 in. x 2.95 in.)
1/2XA/E110 (U8767104): Filter adaptor for
Rectification Full wave, RF, half-wave positive, or half-wave negative
E110-SB EMAT transducer
Inputs/Outputs 38-9F6 (U8840167): RS-232 cable
USB 1.0 client 38-C-USB-IP67 (U8800998): USB cable for
RS-232 Yes IP67 sealed operation
Memory card Maximum capacity: 2 GB External MicroSD memory card 38DLP/RFS (U8780288): Foot switch, factory
Video output VGA output standard installed
HPV/C (U8780124): Digital caliper for
Internal Data logger
thickness input for velocity measurements
The 38DL PLUS identifies, stores, recalls, clears, and transmits thickness
Data logger readings, waveform images, and gage configuration information through the 38DLP-V-CC (U8840172): Cable for digital
standard RS-232 serial port or USB port. caliper
475,000 thickness measurements or 20,000 waveforms with thickness 38DLP/BCW/NC (U8780289): Bar code
Capacity
measurements reader
File names, IDs, and comments
32-character file names and 20-character alphanumeric location codes with four EPLTC-C-VGA-6 (U8840035): VGA output
comments per location cable
File structures Nine standard or custom application-specific file structures MICROSD-ADP-2GB (U8779307):
Reports
On-gage reporting of summary with statistics, Min./Max. with locations, Min. 2 GB External MicroSD memory card
review, file comparison, and alarm report

is ISO 9001 certified.

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