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.
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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, Ro
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2663 − 14 (Reapproved 2018) E2663 − 23
Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
1
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.
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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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
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E1454 Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of Digital Ultrasonic Testing Data (Withdrawn 2013)
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication
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