1 Scope
This document specifies the functional characteristics of multi-channel ultrasonic
phased array instruments used for array probes and provides methods for their measurement
and verification.
This document is also applicable to ultrasonic phased array instruments in automated
systems; but other tests can be needed to ensure satisfactory performance. When the
phased array instrument is a part of an automated system, the acceptance criteria
can be modified by agreement between the parties involved.
This document also can partly be applicable to FMC instruments and TFM instruments.
This document gives the extent of the verification and defines acceptance criteria
within a frequency range of 0,5 MHz to 10 MHz.
BS EN ISO 18563-1:2022 Referenced Document
ISO 22232-1 Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic test equipment — Part 1: Instruments
ISO 23243 Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing with arrays - Vocabulary
ISO 5577 Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - Vocabulary
BS EN ISO 18563-1:2022 history
2022BS EN ISO 18563-1:2022 Non-destructive testing. Characterization and verification of ultrasonic phased array equipment - Instruments
2015BS EN ISO 18563-1:2015 Non-destructive testing. Characterization and verification of ultrasonic phased array equipment. Instruments