EN 15317:2007 – Non-destructive testing – Ultrasonic testing – Characterization and verification of ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment

1 Scope
This document specifies methods and acceptance criteria for assessing the performance of instruments for measuring thickness using pulse-echo ultrasound.
This document covers both direct (digital) reading and waveform display types using single or dual element probes.
This document may be used for verifying equipment covered by EN 12668 parts 1 through 3 when used for thickness measurement.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1330-4:2000, Non destructive testing – Terminology – Part 4 : Terms used in ultrasonic testing.
EN 10025-2, Hot rolled products of structural steels – Part 2 : Technical delivery conditions for non-alloy structural steels
EN 12668-2, Non-destructive testing – Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment – Part 2: Probes.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1330-4:2000 apply.
4 General requirements for compliance
Ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment complies with this standard if it satisfies all the following conditions:
a) ultrasonic instrument and probe comply with the technical requirements of this standard;
b) either a declaration of conformity, issued by an organisation certified in accordance with EN ISO 9001; or a certificate issued by an organisation accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN ISO/IEC 17050-2, or a test report issued by an organisation performing in-house calibration;
c) ultrasonic instrument and probe are clearly marked to identify the manufacturer, type and series, and carries a unique serial number;
d) user instruction manual for the particular type and series of the ultrasonic equipment is available;
e) manufacturer’s technical specification for the appropriate type and series of ultrasonic equipment which defines the performance criteria in accordance with this standard is available.
NOTE The manufacturer’s technical specification does not in itself constitute the certificate of measured values required in b).
EN 15317:2007 – Non-destructive testing – Ultrasonic testing – Characterization and verification of ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment