ASTM E2934-23
(Practice)Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Eddy Current (EC) Test Methods
Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Eddy Current (EC) Test Methods
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of eddy current NDE test results will use this standard. This practice defines a set of information modules that, along with Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard, provide a standard means to organize eddy current test parameters and results. The eddy current examination results may be displayed or analyzed on any device that conforms to the standard. Personnel wishing to view any eddy current examination data stored according to Practice E2339 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 eddy current imaging and data acquisition equipment by specifying the image data transfer and archival storage 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 NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052, an international standard for image data acquisition, review, storage, 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 results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and a set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions, information modules, and a data dictionary that are specific to eddy current test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from eddy current 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 eddy current technique parameters and inspection data are communicated and stored in a standard manner 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, or
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 Units—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 values stated in SI units 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: E2934 − 23
Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
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Evaluation (DICONDE) for Eddy Current (EC) Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2934; 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.
1. Scope* 1.4 Units—Although this practice contains no values that
require units, it does describe methods to store and communi-
1.1 This practice covers the interoperability of eddy current
cate data that do require units to be properly interpreted. The
imaging and data acquisition equipment by specifying the
values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No
image data transfer and archival storage in commonly accepted
other units of measurement are included in this standard.
terms. This document is intended to be used in conjunction
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
with Practice E2339 on Digital Imaging and Communication in
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Practice E2339 de-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
fines an industrial adaptation of NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052, an
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
international standard for image data acquisition, review,
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
storage, and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339,
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE results on any
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and a set of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing infor-
mation object definitions, information modules, and a data
2. Referenced Documents
dictionary that are specific to eddy current test methods.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
that arise when analyzing or archiving data from eddy current
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in
test equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage
Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain
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2.2 NEMA Standard:
decipherable through the use of open, industry-wide methods
NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052 Digital Imaging and Communica-
for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a
tions in Medicine (DICOM)
method where all the eddy current technique parameters and
inspection data are communicated and stored in a standard 3. Terminology
manner regardless of changes in digital technology.
3.1 Definitions:
1.3 This practice does not specify: 3.1.1 Nondestructive evaluation terms used in this practice
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an imple-
can be found in Terminology E1316.
mentation’s conformance to the standard, 3.1.2 DICONDE terms used in this practice are defined in
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the
Practice E2339.
standard on a device claiming conformance, or
4. Summary of Practice
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be ex-
4.1 A fundamental principle of DICONDE is the use of
pected from a system implemented by integrating a group of
standard definitions and attribute formats for data communica-
devices each claiming DICONDE conformance.
tion and storage. This means all systems that are DICONDE
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nonde- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
structive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.11 on Digital contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved June 15, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in
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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: E2934 − 22 E2934 − 23
Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
1
Evaluation (DICONDE) for Eddy Current (EC) Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2934; 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.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This practice facilitatescovers the interoperability of eddy current imaging and data acquisition equipment by specifying the
image data transfer and archival storage 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 Standards Publication titled Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM, see
http://medical.nema.org), NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052, an international standard for image data acquisition, review, storage, 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 results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339
provides a data dictionary and a set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements
Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions, information modules, and a data dictionary that are specific to eddy
current test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from eddy current 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 eddy current technique parameters and inspection data are communicated and stored in a standard manner 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, or
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 Units—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 values stated in SI units 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 April 15, 2022June 15, 2023. Published May 2022July 2023. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 20182022 as
E2934 – 14E2934 – 22.(2018). DOI: 10.1520/E2934-22.10.1520/E2934-23.
*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
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
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2.2 NEMA Standard:
NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052,12052 Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Standard, National Electrical
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