scope:

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:

a) non-matrix array probes:

- linear;

- encircling;

- partial annular sectorial (type "daisy");

b) 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.