BS EN ISO 18563-2:2017

This standard BS EN ISO 18563-2:2017 Non-destructive testing. Characterization and verification of ultrasonic phased array equipment is classified in these ICS categories:

• 19.100 Non-destructive testing

This document specifies the characterization tests performed at the end of the fabrication of a phased array probe. It defines both methodology and acceptance criteria.

This document is applicable to the following phased array probes used for ultrasonic non-destructive testing in contact technique (with or without a wedge) or in immersion technique, with centre frequencies in the range 0,5 MHz to 10 MHz:

1. non-matrix array probes:

   • linear;

   • encircling;

   • partial annular sectorial (type "daisy");

2. 2D-matrix array probes.

This document does not give methods and acceptance criteria to characterize the performance of an ultrasonic phased array instrument or the performance of a combined system. These are given in ISO 18563‑1 and in ISO 18563‑3 .