ASTM E2663-23
(Practice)Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Ultrasonic Test Methods
Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Ultrasonic Test Methods
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of ultrasonic test results will use this standard. This practice defines a set of information modules that, along with Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard, provides a standard means to organize ultrasonic test parameters and results. The ultrasonic test results may be displayed and analyzed on any device that conforms to this standard. Personnel wishing to view any ultrasonic inspection data stored in DICONDE format may use this document to help them decode and display the data contained in the DICONDE compliant inspection record.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the interoperability of ultrasonic imaging equipment by specifying image data transfer and archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice E2339. Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052 (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data acquisition, review, transfer, and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE test results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions, information modules, and data dictionary that are specific to ultrasonic test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from ultrasonic test equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all the ultrasonic technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard format regardless of changes in digital technology.
1.3 This practice does not specify:
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation's conformance to the standard.
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance.
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each claiming DICONDE conformance.
1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data that do require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Jun-2023
- Technical Committee
- E07 - Nondestructive Testing
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2018
- Effective Date
- 15-Jun-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2013
- Effective Date
- 15-Jun-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2013
Overview
ASTM E2663-23 specifies the standard practice for implementing Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) specifically for ultrasonic test methods. Developed by ASTM, this practice ensures the interoperability of ultrasonic imaging equipment by defining standard means for image data transfer, archival storage, and communication of inspection results. It is used alongside ASTM E2339, which is the industrial adaptation of the DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standard for nondestructive testing (NDT) applications.
This standard meets industry needs for unified digital storage and access methods, overcoming issues tied to proprietary systems and enabling easy data sharing, viewing, and analysis across different platforms and devices.
Key Topics
- Standardization of Data Storage and Transfer: Establishes modules and information object definitions (IODs) for consistent storage and retrieval of ultrasonic test data.
- Compatibility with DICONDE and DICOM Standards: Supplements E2339 and adopts practices from the international DICOM standard (NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052).
- Information Modules for Ultrasonic Testing: Defines key attributes and modules specific to ultrasonic image data, equipment, and settings.
- Device Interoperability: Supports the use of any DICONDE-compliant system to view, analyze, and archive ultrasonic NDE data, enhancing flexibility and long-term data accessibility.
- Industry-Wide Open Format: Ensures inspection data remains decipherable and usable even as digital technologies evolve.
Applications
The ASTM E2663-23 standard is essential for various practical scenarios in nondestructive testing environments, particularly those utilizing ultrasonic inspection. Key applications include:
- Creation and Management of Ultrasonic Test Results: Technicians and engineers use this standard to generate, transfer, store, and access ultrasonic inspection data efficiently.
- Cross-Platform Data Exchange: Enables seamless data integration and record-sharing between ultrasonic devices and analysis software from multiple manufacturers.
- Regulatory and Quality Compliance: Supports industries in meeting stringent documentation and traceability requirements for NDE processes.
- Long-Term Archival: Provides a future-proof method for archiving ultrasonic inspection data, reducing the risks associated with proprietary storage formats.
- Remote and Distributed Analysis: Facilitates collaborative review by allowing personnel to retrieve and interpret DICONDE-compatible ultrasonic data on any compliant system.
- Defect Tracking in Critical Assets: Widely used in aerospace, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors for safety-critical asset inspection and longevity analysis.
Related Standards
ASTM E2663-23 builds on and interfaces directly with several key standards in nondestructive testing and digital communication:
- ASTM E2339: Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE), providing the underlying framework for all NDE modalities.
- NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052 (DICOM): International standard for medical imaging communication, adapted here for industrial ultrasonic testing.
- ASTM E1316: Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations, defining essential terms.
- ASTM E1454: Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of Digital Ultrasonic Testing Data (historical reference).
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ASTM E2663-23 ensures that the storage, transfer, and analysis of ultrasonic inspection results are standardized, reliable, and compatible across the nondestructive testing industry, fostering enhanced data integrity and accessibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM E2663-23 is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Ultrasonic Test Methods". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of ultrasonic test results will use this standard. This practice defines a set of information modules that, along with Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard, provides a standard means to organize ultrasonic test parameters and results. The ultrasonic test results may be displayed and analyzed on any device that conforms to this standard. Personnel wishing to view any ultrasonic inspection data stored in DICONDE format may use this document to help them decode and display the data contained in the DICONDE compliant inspection record. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers the interoperability of ultrasonic imaging equipment by specifying image data transfer and archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice E2339. Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052 (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data acquisition, review, transfer, and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE test results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions, information modules, and data dictionary that are specific to ultrasonic test methods. 1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from ultrasonic test equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all the ultrasonic technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard format regardless of changes in digital technology. 1.3 This practice does not specify: 1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation's conformance to the standard. 1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance. 1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each claiming DICONDE conformance. 1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data that do require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of ultrasonic test results will use this standard. This practice defines a set of information modules that, along with Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard, provides a standard means to organize ultrasonic test parameters and results. The ultrasonic test results may be displayed and analyzed on any device that conforms to this standard. Personnel wishing to view any ultrasonic inspection data stored in DICONDE format may use this document to help them decode and display the data contained in the DICONDE compliant inspection record. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers the interoperability of ultrasonic imaging equipment by specifying image data transfer and archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice E2339. Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052 (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data acquisition, review, transfer, and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE test results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions, information modules, and data dictionary that are specific to ultrasonic test methods. 1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from ultrasonic test equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all the ultrasonic technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard format regardless of changes in digital technology. 1.3 This practice does not specify: 1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation's conformance to the standard. 1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance. 1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each claiming DICONDE conformance. 1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data that do require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E2663-23 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 19.100 - Non-destructive testing; 35.140 - Computer graphics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM E2663-23 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM E1316-24, ASTM E1316-19b, ASTM E1316-19, ASTM E1316-18, ASTM E1316-17a, ASTM E1316-17, ASTM E1316-16a, ASTM E1316-16, ASTM E1316-15a, ASTM E1316-15, ASTM E1316-14e1, ASTM E1316-14, ASTM E1316-13d, ASTM E1316-13c, ASTM E1316-13b. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2663 − 23
Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
Evaluation (DICONDE) for Ultrasonic Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2663; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be ex-
pected from a system implemented by integrating a group of
1.1 This practice covers the interoperability of ultrasonic
devices each claiming DICONDE conformance.
imaging equipment by specifying image data transfer and
1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require
archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This
units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data
document is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice
that do require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units
E2339. Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of
required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No
NEMA PS3 ⁄ ISO 12052 (DICOM, see http://
other units of measurement are included in this standard.
medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data
acquisition, review, transfer, and archival storage. The goal of 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis of
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
NDE test results on any system conforming to the DICONDE
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dictionary and set of information modules that are applicable to
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
by providing information object definitions, information
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
modules, and data dictionary that are specific to ultrasonic test
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
methods.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues
2. Referenced Documents
that arise when analyzing or archiving data from ultrasonic test
equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data
E1454 Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of
transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method
Digital Ultrasonic Testing Data (Withdrawn 2013)
where all the ultrasonic technique parameters and test results
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in
are communicated and stored in a standard format regardless of
Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
changes in digital technology.
2.2 Other Documentation:
NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052 Digital Imaging and Communica-
1.3 This practice does not specify:
tions in Medicine (DICOM)
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an imple-
mentation’s conformance to the standard.
3. Terminology
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the
3.1 Definitions:
standard on a device claiming conformance.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nonde- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
structive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.11 on Digital the ASTM website.
Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved June 15, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally www.astm.org.
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E2663 – 14 (2018). Available from National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 1300
DOI: 10.1520/E2663-23. N. 17th St., Suite 1752, Rosslyn, VA 22209, http://www.nema.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.1 Nondestructive evaluation terms used in this practice means to organize ultrasonic test parameters and results. The
can be found in Terminology E1316. ultrasonic test results may be displayed and analyzed on any
3.1.2 DICONDE terms used in this practice are defined in device that conforms to this standard. Personnel wishing to
Practice E2339. view any ultrasonic inspection data stored in DICONDE
format may use this document to help them decode and display
4. Summary of Practice
the data contained in the DICONDE compliant inspection
record.
4.1 A fundamental principle of DICONDE is the use of
standard definitions and formats for data communication and
storage. This means all systems that are DICONDE compliant 6. Information Object Definitions
use a common data dictionary and common communication
6.1 Ultrasound Image IOD Description:
protocols. To further standardization, the elements in the data
6.1.1 The Ultrasound (US) Image Information Object Defi-
dictionary are organized into common groups referred to as
nition specifies an image that has been created by an ultrasound
information modules. The data dictionary and information
imaging device for NDE purposes. The IOD definition will
modules common to all NDE modalities are defined in Practice
follow that for US Images found in Part 3, Section A.6 of the
E2339.
DICOM standard except as noted in Table 1. Table 1 is not
4.2 The data dictionary and information modules specified stand-alone and must be used in conjunction with Part 3,
in Practice E2339 do not cover the information storage
Section A.6 of the DICOM standard to have a complete
requirements for each individual modality (CT, DR, CR, UT, definition of the DICONDE US information object.
etc.). Additions to the data dictionary and information modules
6.1.2 This IOD will use the Service-Object Pair (SOP)
are required to support the individual modalities. This practice Classes for the US IOD as defined in Part 4, Section B.5 of the
contains the additions to the DICONDE data dictionary and
DICOM standard.
information modules necessary for ultrasonic inspection.
6.2 Ultrasound Multi-Frame Image:
4.3 The highest organizational level in the DICONDE
6.2.1 The Ultrasound Multi-Frame (US-MF) Image Infor-
information model is the information object definition (IOD). mation Object Definition specifies a multi-frame image that has
An information object definition is a collection of the infor-
been created by an ultrasound imaging device for NDE
mation modules necessary to represent a set of test results from purposes. The IOD definition will follow that for US-MF
a specific modality. This practice contains the information
Images found in Part 3, Section A.7 of the DICOM standard
object definitions for ultrasonic inspection. except as noted in Table 2. Table 2 is not stand-alone and must
be used in conjunction with Part 3, Section A.7 of the DICOM
5. Significance and Use
standard to have a complete definition of the DICONDE
5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, US-MF information object.
and storage of ultrasonic test results will use this standard. This 6.2.2 This IOD will use the Service-Object Pair (SOP)
practice defines a set of information modules that, along with Classes for the US-MF IOD as defined in Part 4, Section B.5
Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard, provides a standard of the DICOM standard.
TABLE 1 US Image Information Object Definition
DICOM Module DICONDE Module Reference Usage
Patient Component E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Subject Not Applicable
General Study Component Study E2339, Section 7 M
Patient Study Not Applicable
Clinical Trial Study Not Applicable
General Series Component Series E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Series Not Applicable
General Equipment NDE Equipment E2339, Section 7 M
Contrast/bolous Not Applicable
US Image NDE US Image Section 7.1 M
US Region Calibration Not Applicable
NDE US Equipment Section 7.2 U
NDE US Equipment Settings Section 7.3 U
NDE Indication E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geometry E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Data Element Label Dictionary E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geolocation E2339, Section 7 U
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TABLE 2 US-MF Image Information Object Definition
DICOM Module DICONDE Module Reference Usage
Patient Component E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Subject Not Applicable
General Study Component Study E2339, Section 7 M
Patient Study Not Applicable
Clinical Trial Study Not Applicable
General Series Component Series E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Series Not Applicable
General Equipment NDE Equipment E2339, Section 7 M
Contrast/bolous Not Applicable
US Image NDE US Image Section 7.1 M
US Region Calibration Not Applicable
NDE US Equipment Section 7.2 U
NDE US Equipment Settings Section 7.3 U
NDE Indication E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geometry E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Data Element Label Dictionary E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geolocation E2339, Section 7 U
TABLE 3 NDE US Image Module Attributes
Attribute Name Tag VR VM Type Description
Samples Per Pixel (0028,0002) US 1 1 Number of samples per pixel (planes) in this image. See 7.1.1.1.
Photometric Interpretation (0028,0004) CS 1 1 Specifies the intended interpretation of the pixel data. See 7.1.1.2.
Bits Allocated (0028,0100) US 1 1 Number of bits allocated for each pixel data. See 7.1.1.3.
Bits Stored (0028,0101) US 1 1 Number of bits stored for each pixel data. See 7.1.1.4.
High Bit (0028,0102) US 1 1 Most significant bit for pixel data.
Planar Configuration (0028,0006) US 1 1C Indicates whether the pixel data is sent color by plane or color by pixel.
Required if Samples Per Pixel (0028, 0002) has a value greater than 1.
See 7.1.1.5.
Pixel Representation (0028,0103) US 1 1 Representation of pixel data. See 7.1.1.6.
Frame Increment Pointer (0028,0009) AT 1-n 1C Contains the Data Element Tag of the attribute that is used as the frame
increment in multi-frame pixel data. Required if number of frames is
sent. See 7.1.1.7.
Image Type (0008,0008) CS 1-n 1 Image identification characteristics. See 7.1.1.8.
Lossy Image Compression (0028,2110) CS 1 1C Specifies whether an image has undergone lossy compression.
Enumerated Values
00 = NO lossy compression
01 = Lossy compression
Required if lossy compression has been performed on the image.
Number of Surfaces (0008,2124) IS 1 3 Number of distinct scan surfaces on the inspection specimen.
Number of Gates in Surface (0008,212A) IS 1 3 Number of inspection gates associated in this scan surface.
Surface Name (0008,2120) SH 1 3 Name of this scan surface.
Surface Number (0008,2122) IS 1 3 Number of this scan surface.
Gate Name (0008,2127) SH 1 3 User defined name of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
Gate Number (0008,2128) IS 1 3 User defined number of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
Acquisition Date / Time (0008,002A) DT 1 3 The date and time that the acquisition of data that resulted in this image
started.
Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024) US 1 1 The physical units of the dimension of the region. See 7.1.1.10 for valid
values.
Physical Units Y Direction (0018,6026) US 1 1 The physical units of the dimension of the region. See 7.1.1.10 for valid
values.
Physical Delta X (0018,602C) FD 1 1 The physical value per positive X pixel increment. The units are as
specified in the Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024). See 7.1.1.11.
Physical Delta Y (0018,602E) FD 1 1 The physical value per positive Y pixel increment. The units are as
specified in the Physical Units Y Direction (0018,6024). See 7.1.1.11.
7. Information Modules
NDE US Image Samples Per Pixel
Photometric Interpretation Samples Per Pixel
7.1 NDE US Image Module:
Value
7.1.1 Table 3 specifies the Attributes that describe NDE
MONOCHROME2 1
ultrasound images. RGB 3
PALETTE COLOR 1
7.1.1.1 For NDE US Images, Samples per Pixel (0028,
0002) is specified to use the following values for specified
Photometric Interpretations.
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7.1.1.2 For NDE US Images, Photometric Interpretation
(0028,0004) is specified to use the following defined terms. See
7.1.1.9 For Gate Name (0008,2127) and Gate Number
Part 3 Section C.7.6 of the DICOM standard for definitions of
(0008,2128), the term ‘Gate’ refers to a period of time over
the terms.
which ultrasonic data is collected. Gates are typically associ-
MONOCHROME2 PALETTE COLOR RGB
ated with regions within the test specimen, the front surface
echo or the back surface echo.
7.1.1.10 Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024) and Physi-
7.1.1.3 For NDE US Images, Bits Allocated (0028,0100) is
cal Units Y Direction (0018,6026) provide Enumerated Values
specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
indicating the physical units of the dimensions of the image.
Interpretations.
Value Meaning Value Meaning
NDE US Image Bits Allocated
Photometric Interpretation Bits Allocated Value
0000H = None or not applicable 0001H= percent
0002H= dB 0003H= cm
MONOCHROME2 8
-1
0004H= seconds 0005H= hertz (seconds )
RGB 8
0006H= dB/sec 0007H= cm/sec
PALETTE COLOR 8 – 8 bit palette, or
2 2
0008H= cm 0009H= cm /sec
16 – 16 bit palette
3 3
000AH cm 0000BH= cm /sec
000CH degrees
7.1.1.4 For NDE US Images, Bits Stored (0028,0101) is
specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
7.1.1.11 The Physical Delta X (0018,602C) is the physical
Interpretations.
value increment per positive X pixel increment, which is left to
right. The Physical Delta Y (0018,602E) is the physical value
NDE US Image Bits Stored
Photometric Interpretation Bits Stored Value
increment per positive Y pixel increment, which is top to
MONOCHROME2 8
bottom.
RGB 8
PALETTE COLOR 8 – 8 bit palette, or
7.2 NDE US Equipment Module:
16 – 16 bit palette
7.2.1 Table 4 specifies the Attributes that describe NDE
ultrasound equipment.
7.2.1.1 For NDE US Images, Pulser Type (0014,4004) is
specified to use the following defined terms.
7.1.1.5 For NDE US Images, Planar Configuration (0028,
0006) is specified to use the following values for specified POSITIVE SPIKE SQUARE WAVE SINUSOIDAL
NEGATIVE SPIKE TONE BURST
Photometric Interpretations.
NDE US Planar Configuration
Photometric Planar Configuration Value
Interpretation
7.2.1.2 For NDE US Images, Amplifier Type (0014,400A)
RGB 0 – color by pixel, or
is specified to use the following defined terms.
1 – color by plane
LINEAR LOGARITHMIC
7.1.1.6 For NDE US Images, Pixel Representation (0028,
7.2.1.3 For NDE US Images, Transducer Type (0018,6031)
0103) is specified to use the following Enumerated Value:
is specified to use the following defined terms.
0000H = unsigned integer
SINGLE CRYSTAL SPLIT CRYSTAL LINEAR ARRAY
0001H = signed integer
CURVED LIN ARRAY SECTOR ARRAY SECTOR ANN ARRAY
7.1.1.7 For NDE US multi-frame images, the Attribute
MATRIX ARRAY
Frame Increment Pointer (0028,0009) of the Multi-frame
Module (see DICOM Part 3 Section C.7.6.6) is specified by the
following defined terms:
7.2.1.4 For NDE US Images, Element Shape (0014,4013) is
00181063 = sequencing by Frame Time (0018,1063)
specified to use the following defined terms.
00181065 = sequencing by Frame Time Vector (0018,1065)
CIRCLE ELLIPSE
7.1.1.8 For NDE US Images and NDE US-MF Images,
RECTANGLE RING
Image Type (0008,0008) is specified to be Type 2. The defined
terms for value 3 are:
C_SCAN B_SCAN TOF C_SCAN
7.3 NDE US Equipment Settings Module:
VOLUME SCAN
7.3.1 Table 5 specifies the Attributes that describe NDE
Value 4 contains information about the ultrasonic inspection
ultrasound equipment settings.
mode. The defined terms for value 4 are:
7.3.1.1 For NDE US Images, Modulation Type (0014,4026)
LONGITUDINAL SHEAR SURFACE WAVE
is specified to use the following defined terms.
TOFD THRU TRANS LAMB
SHEAR HORIZ SHEAR VERT HANNING
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7.3.1.5 For NDE US Images, Gate Type (0018,106A) is
7.3.1.2 For NDE US Images, Rectification Type (003A,
0302) is specified to use the following defined terms. specified to use the following defined terms.
FLAW BACK ECHO
FULL HALF
HALF POSITIVE HALF NEGATIVE TRANS AMP PE AMP
NONE
7.3.1.6 For NDE US Images, DAC Type (0014,4036) is
specified to use the following defined terms.
7.3.1.3 For NDE US Images, Transducer Mode (0018,9178)
LINEAR QUADRATIC
is specified to use the following defined terms.
SPLINE
LONG SHEAR
REFRACT LONG SURFACE
7.3.1.7 For NDE US Images, Acquisition Compression
Type (0014,4032) is specified to use the following defined
7.3.1.4 For NDE US Images, Trigger Source (0018,1061) is
terms.
specified to use the following defined terms.
SMOOTHING PAIRING
MAIN BANG FRONT INTERFACE
BACK INTERFACE INTERFACE
TABLE 4 NDE US Equipment Module Attributes
Attribute Name Tag VR VM Type Description
Pulser Equipment Sequence (0014,4002) SQ 1 3 This sequence describes the Pulser Euipment.
Only a single item is permitted in this Sequence.
>Gate Name (0008,2127) SH 1 3 User defined name of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
>Gate Number (0008,2128) IS 1 3 User defined number of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
>Manufacturer (0008,0070) LO 1 3 Manufacturer of the equipment used to pulse the transducer.
>Model Number (0008,1090) LO 1 3 Manufacturer’s model number for the equipment used to pulse the
transducer.
>Serial Number (0018,1000) LO 1 3 Manufacturer’s serial number for the equipment used to pulse the
transducer.
>Pulser Type (0014,4004) CS 1 3 Type of pulser used in data collection. See 7.2.1.1.
>Time of Last Calibration (0018,1201) TM 1-n 3 Time of the last calibration for the equipment used to pulse the transducer.
>Date of Last Calibration (0018,1200) DA 1-n 3 Date of the last calibration for the equipment used to pulse the transducer.
>Pulser Notes (0014,4006) LT 1 3 User-defined co
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Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
Evaluation (DICONDE) for Ultrasonic Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2663; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This practice facilitatescovers the interoperability of ultrasonic imaging equipment by specifying image data transfer and
archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice E2339
on Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). . Practice E2339 defines an industrial
adaptation of the NEMA StandardsPS3 Publication titled Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine ⁄ ISO 12052
(DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data acquisition, review, transfer, and archival storage.
The goal of Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis
of NDE test results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data
dictionary and set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by
providing information object definitions, information modules, and data dictionary that are specific to ultrasonic test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from ultrasonic test
equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable
through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all
the ultrasonic technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard format regardless of changes in
digital technology.
1.3 This practice does not specify:
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation’s conformance to the standard.
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance.
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each
claiming DICONDE conformance.
1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data that do
require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No other units of
measurement are included in this standard.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.11 on Digital Imaging
and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE).
Current edition approved June 1, 2018June 15, 2023. Published July 2018July 2023. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20142018 as
E2663 - 14.E2663 – 14 (2018). DOI: 10.1520/E2663-14R18.10.1520/E2663-23.
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1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
E1454 Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of Digital Ultrasonic Testing Data (Withdrawn 2013)
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
2.2 Other Documentation:
National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationNEMA PS3 / ISO 12052 Standard for Digital Imaging and Communications in
Medicine (DICOM), 2014(DICOM)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Nondestructive evaluation terms used in this practice can be found in Terminology E1316.
3.1.2 DICONDE terms used in this practice are defined in Practice E2339.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 A fundamental principle of DICONDE is the use of standard definitions and formats for data communication and storage. This
means all systems that are DICONDE compliant use a common data dictionary and common communication protocols. To further
standardization, the elements in the data dictionary are organized into common groups referred to as information modules. The data
dictionary and information modules common to all NDE modalities are defined in Practice E2339.
4.2 The data dictionary and information modules specified in Practice E2339 do not cover the information storage requirements
for each individual modality (CT, DR, CR, UT, etc.). Additions to the data dictionary and information modules are required to
support the individual modalities. This practice contains the additions to the DICONDE data dictionary and information modules
necessary for ultrasonic inspection.
4.3 The highest organizational level in the DICONDE information model is the information object definition (IOD). An
information object definition is a collection of the information modules necessary to represent a set of test results from a specific
modality. This practice contains the information object definitions for ultrasonic inspection.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of ultrasonic test results will use this standard. This
practice defines a set of information modules that, along with Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard providestandard, provides
a standard means to organize ultrasonic test parameters and results. The ultrasonic test results may be displayed and analyzed on
any device that conforms to this standard. Personnel wishing to view any ultrasonic inspection data stored in DICONDE format
may use this document to help them decode and display the data contained in the DICONDE compliant inspection record.
6. Information Object Definitions
6.1 Ultrasound Image IOD Description:
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6.1.1 The Ultrasound (US) Image Information Object Definition specifies an image that has been created by an ultrasound imaging
device for NDE purposes. The IOD definition will follow that for US Images found in Part 3, Section A.6 of the DICOM standard
except as noted in Table 1. Table 1 is not stand-alone and must be used in conjunction with Part 3, Section A.6 of the DICOM
standard to have a complete definition of the DICONDE US information object.
6.1.2 This IOD will use the Service-Object Pair (SOP) Classes for the US IOD as defined in Part 4, Section B.5 of the DICOM
standard.
6.2 Ultrasound Multi-Frame Image:
6.2.1 The Ultrasound Multi-Frame (US-MF) Image Information Object Definition specifies a multi-frame image that has been
created by an ultrasound imaging device for NDE purposes. The IOD definition will follow that for US-MF Images found in Part
3, Section A.7 of the DICOM standard except as noted in Table 2. Table 2 is not stand-alone and must be used in conjunction with
Part 3, Section A.7 of the DICOM standard to have a complete definition of the DICONDE US-MF information object.
6.2.2 This IOD will use the Service-Object Pair (SOP) Classes for the US-MF IOD as defined in Part 4, Section B.5 of the DICOM
standard.
TABLE 1 US Image Information Object Definition
DICOM Module DICONDE Module Reference Usage
Patient Component E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Subject Not Applicable
General Study Component Study E2339, Section 7 M
Patient Study Not Applicable
Clinical Trial Study Not Applicable
General Series Component Series E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Series Not Applicable
General Equipment NDE Equipment E2339, Section 7 M
Contrast/bolous Not Applicable
Specimen Not Applicable
US Image NDE US Image Section 7.1 M
US Region Calibration Not Applicable
NDE US Equipment Section 7.2 U
NDE US Equipment Settings Section 7.3 U
NDE Indication E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geometry E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Data Element Label Dictionary E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geolocation E2339, Section 7 U
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TABLE 2 US-MF Image Information Object Definition
DICOM Module DICONDE Module Reference Usage
Patient Component E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Subject Not Applicable
General Study Component Study E2339, Section 7 M
Patient Study Not Applicable
Clinical Trial Study Not Applicable
General Series Component Series E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Series Not Applicable
General Equipment NDE Equipment E2339, Section 7 M
Contrast/bolous Not Applicable
Specimen Not Applicable
US Image NDE US Image Section 7.1 M
US Region Calibration Not Applicable
NDE US Equipment Section 7.2 U
NDE US Equipment Settings Section 7.3 U
NDE Indication E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geometry E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Data Element Label Dictionary E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geolocation E2339, Section 7 U
TABLE 3 NDE US Image Module Attributes
Attribute Name Tag VR VM Type Description
Samples Per Pixel (0028,0002) US 1 1 Number of samples per pixel (planes) in this image. See 7.1.1.1.
Photometric Interpretation (0028,0004) CS 1 1 Specifies the intended interpretation of the pixel data. See 7.1.1.2.
Bits Allocated (0028,0100) US 1 1 Number of bits allocated for each pixel data. See 7.1.1.3.
Bits Stored (0028,0101) US 1 1 Number of bits stored for each pixel data. See 7.1.1.4.
High Bit (0028,0102) US 1 1 Most significant bit for pixel data.
Planar Configuration (0028,0006) US 1 1C Indicates whether the pixel data is sent color by plane or color by pixel.
Required if Samples Per Pixel (0028, 0002) has a value greater than 1.
See 7.1.1.5.
Pixel Representation (0028,0103) US 1 1 Representation of pixel data. See 7.1.1.6.
Frame Increment Pointer (0028,0009) AT 1-n 1C Contains the Data Element Tag of the attribute that is used as the frame
increment in multi-frame pixel data. Required if number of frames is
sent. See 7.1.1.7.
Image Type (0008,0008) CS 1-n 1 Image identification characteristics. See 7.1.1.8.
Lossy Image Compression (0028,2110) CS 1 1C Specifies whether an image has undergone lossy compression.
Enumerated Values
00 = NO lossy compression
01 = Lossy compression
Required if lossy compression has been performed on the image.
Number of Surfaces (0008,2124) IS 1 3 Number of distinct scan surfaces on the inspection specimen.
Number of Gates in Surface (0008,212A) IS 1 3 Number of inspection gates associated in this scan surface.
Surface Name (0008,2120) SH 1 3 Name of this scan surface.
Surface Number (0008,2122) IS 1 3 Number of this scan surface.
Gate Name (0008,2127) SH 1 3 User defined name of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
Gate Number (0008,2128) IS 1 3 User defined number of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
Acquisition Date / Time (0008,002A) DT 1 3 The date and time that the acquisition of data that resulted in this image
started.
Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024) US 1 1 The physical units of the dimension of the region. See 7.1.1.10 for valid
values.
Physical Units Y Direction (0018,6026) US 1 1 The physical units of the dimension of the region. See 7.1.1.10 for valid
values.
Physical Delta X (0018,602C) FD 1 1 The physical value per positive X pixel increment. The units are as
specified in the Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024). See 7.1.1.11.
Physical Delta Y (0018,602E) FD 1 1 The physical value per positive Y pixel increment. The units are as
specified in the Physical Units Y Direction (0018,6024). See 7.1.1.11.
7. Information Modules
7.1 NDE US Image Module:
7.1.1 Table 3 specifies the Attributes that describe NDE ultrasound images.
7.1.1.1 For NDE US Images, Samples per Pixel (0028,0002) is specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
Interpretations.
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NDE US Image Samples Per Pixel
Photometric Interpretation Samples Per Pixel
Value
MONOCHROME2 1
RGB 3
PALETTE COLOR 1
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7.1.1.2 For NDE US Images, Photometric Interpretation (0028,0004) is specified to use the following defined terms. See Part 3
Section C.7.6 of the DICOM standard for definitions of the terms.
MONOCHROME2 PALETTE COLOR RGB
7.1.1.3 For NDE US Images, Bits Allocated (0028,0100) is specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
Interpretations.
NDE US Image Bits Allocated
Photometric Interpretation Bits Allocated Value
MONOCHROME2 8
RGB 8
PALETTE COLOR 8 – 8 bit palette, or
16 – 16 bit palette
7.1.1.4 For NDE US Images, Bits Stored (0028,0101) is specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
Interpretations.
NDE US Image Bits Stored
Photometric Interpretation Bits Stored Value
MONOCHROME2 8
RGB 8
PALETTE COLOR 8 – 8 bit palette, or
16 – 16 bit palette
7.1.1.5 For NDE US Images, Planar Configuration (0028,0006) is specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
Interpretations.
NDE US Planar Configuration
Photometric Planar Configuration Value
Interpretation
RGB 0 – color by pixel, or
1 – color by plane
7.1.1.6 For NDE US Images, Pixel Representation (0028,0103) is specified to use the following Enumerated Value:
0000H = unsigned integer
0001H = signed integer
7.1.1.7 For NDE US multi-frame images, the Attribute Frame Increment Pointer (0028,0009) of the Multi-frame Module (see
DICOM Part 3 Section C.7.6.6) is specified by the following defined terms:
00181063 = sequencing by Frame Time (0018,1063)
00181065 = sequencing by Frame Time Vector (0018,1065)
7.1.1.8 For NDE US Images and NDE US-MF Images, Image Type (0008,0008) is specified to be Type 2. The defined terms for
value 3 are:
C_SCAN B_SCAN TOF C_SCAN
VOLUME SCAN
Value 4 contains information about the ultrasonic inspection mode. The defined terms for value 4 are:
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LONGITUDINAL SHEAR SURFACE WAVE
TOFD THRU TRANS LAMB
SHEAR HORIZ SHEAR VERT
7.1.1.9 For Gate Name (0008,2127) and Gate Number (0008,2128), the term ‘Gate’ refers to a period of time over which ultrasonic
data is collected. Gates are typically associated with regions within the test specimen, the front surface echo or the back surface
echo.
7.1.1.10 Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024) and Physical Units Y Direction (0018,6026) provide Enumerated Values
indicating the physical units of the dimensions of the image.
Value Meaning Value Meaning
0000H = None or not applicable 0001H= percent
0002H= dB 0003H= cm
-1
0004H= seconds 0005H= hertz (seconds )
0006H= dB/sec 0007H= cm/sec
2 2
0008H= cm 0009H= cm /sec
3 3
000AH cm 0000BH= cm /sec
000CH degrees
7.1.1.11 The Physical Delta X (0018,602C) is the physical value increment per positive X pixel increment, which is left to right.
The Physical Delta Y (0018,602E) is the physical value increment per positive Y pixel increment, which is top to bottom.
7.2 NDE US Equipment Module:
7.2.1 Table 4 specifies the Attributes that describe NDE ultrasound equipment.
7.2.1.1 For NDE US Images, Pulser Type (0014,4004) is specified is specified to use the following defined terms.
POSITIVE SPIKE SQUARE WAVE SINUSOIDAL
NEGATIVE SPIKE TONE BURST
7.2.1.2 For NDE US Images, Amplifier Type (0014,400A) is specified is specified to use the following defined terms.
LINEAR LOGARITHMIC
7.2.1.3 For NDE US Images, Transducer Type (0018,6031) is specified is specified to use the following defined terms.
SINGLE CRYSTAL SPLIT CRYSTAL LINEAR ARRAY
CURVED LIN ARRAY SECTOR ARRAY SECTOR ANN ARRAY
MATRIX ARRAY
7.2.1.4 For NDE US Images, Element Shape (0014,4013) is specified is specified to use the following defined terms.
CIRCLE ELLIPSE
RECTANGLE RING
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7.2.1.5 For NDE US Images, Connector Type (0014,5105) is specified to use the following defined terms.
MICRO DOT LEMO 00 LEMO 01
BNC RCA OTHER
7.2.1.6 For NDE US Images, Wedge Type (300A,00D3) is specified to use the following defined terms.
LONGITUDINAL SHEAR
7.2.1.7 For NDE US Images, Wedge Curve (0014,511E) is specified to use the following terms.
FLAT OD INSPECTION ID INSPECTION
7.2.1.8 For NDE US Images, Element 1 Position (0014,5109) is specified to use the following defined terms where the Element
1 position in Fig. 1 is defined as LOW with HIGH having the probe oriented with Element 1 at the opposite end.
HIGH LOW
7.3 NDE US Equipment Settings Module:
7.3.1 Table 5 specifies the Attributes that describe NDE ultrasound equipment settings.
7.3.1.1 For NDE US Images, Modulation Type (0014,4026) is specified to use the following defined terms.
HANNING
7.3.1.2 For NDE US Images, Rectification Type (003A,0302) is specified to use the following defined terms.
FULL HALF
HALF POSITIVE HALF NEGATIVE
NONE
7.3.1.3 For NDE US Images, Transducer Mode (0018, 9178 (0018,9178) is specified to use the following defined terms.
LONG SHEAR
REFRACT LONG SURFACE
7.3.1.4 For NDE US Images, Trigger Source (0018,1061) is specified to use the following defined terms.
MAIN BANG FRONT INTERFACE
BACK INTERFACE INTERFACE
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7.3.1.5 For NDE US Images, Gate Type (0018,106A) is specified to use the following defined terms.
FLAW BACK ECHO
TRANS AMP PE AMP
7.3.1.6 For NDE US Images, DAC Type (0014,4036) is specified to use the following defined terms.
LINEAR QUADRATIC
SPLINE
7.3.1.7 For NDE US Images, Acquisition Compression Type (0014,4032) is specified to use the following defined terms.
SMOOTHING PAIRING
TABLE 4 NDE US Equipment Module Attributes
Attribute Name Tag VR VM Type Description
Pulser Equipment Sequence (0014,4002) SQ 1 3 This sequence describes the Pulser Euipment.
Only a single item is permitted in this Sequence.
>Gate Name (0008,2127) SH 1 3 User defined name of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
>Gate Number (0008,2128) IS 1 3 User defined number of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
>Manufacturer (0008,0070) LO 1 3 Manufacturer of the equipment used to pulse the transducer.
>Model Number (0008,1090) LO 1 3 Manufacturer’s model number for the equipment used to pulse the
transducer.
>Serial Number (0018,1000) LO 1 3 Manufacturer’s serial number for the equipment used to pulse the
transducer.
>Pulser Type (0014,4004) CS 1 3 Type of pulser used in data collection. See 7.2.1.1.
>Time of Last Calibration (0018,1201) TM 1-n 3 Time of the last calibration for the equipment used to pulse the transducer.
>Date of Last Calibration (0018,1200) DA 1-n 3 Date of the last calibration for the equipment used to pulse the transducer.
>Pulser Notes (0014,4006) LT 1 3 User-defined comments on the pulser equipment.
Receiver Equipment Sequence (0014,4008) SQ 1 3 This sequence describes the Receiver Equipment.
Only a single item is permitted in this Sequence.
>Gate Name (0008,2127) SH 1 3 User defined name of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
>Gate Number (0008,2128) IS 1 3 User defined number of this inspection gate See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
>Manufacturer (0008,0070) LO 1 3 Manufacturer of the equipment used to receive the ultrasound signal.
>Model Number (0008,1090) LO 1 3 Manufacturer’s model number for the equipment used to receive the
ultrasonic signal.
>Serial Number (0018,1000) LO 1 3 Manufacturer’s serial number for the equipment used to receive the
ultrasonic signal.
>Amplifier Type (0014,400A) CS 1 3 Type of amplifier used in data collection. See 7.2.1.2.
>Time of Last Calibration (0018,1201) TM 1-n 3 Time of the last calibration for the equipment used to receive the ultrasonic
signal.
>Date of Last Calibration (0018,1200) DA 1-n 3 Date of the last calibration for the equipment used to receive the ultrasonic
signal.
>Receiver Notes (0014,400C) LT 1 3 User-defined notes on the receiver equipment.
Pre-Amplifier Equipment Sequence (0014,400E) SQ 1 3 This sequence describes the Pre-Amplifier Equipment.
Only a single item is permitted in this Sequence.
>Gate Name (0008,2127) SH 1 3 User defined name of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
>Gate Number (0008,2128) IS 1 3 User defined number of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
>Manufacturer (0008,0070) LO 1 3 Manufacturer of the equipment used to pre-amplify the ultrasound signal.
>Model Number (0008,1090) LO 1 3 Manufacturer’s model number for the equipment used to pre-amplify the
ultrasonic signal.
>Serial Number (0018,1000) LO 1 3 Manufacturer’s serial number for the equipment used to pre-amplify the
ultrasonic signal.
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