Ultrasonics - Hydrophones - Part 2: Calibration for ultrasonic fields up to 40 MHz

IEC 62127-2:2007 specifies absolute hydrophone calibration methods and relative (comparative) hydrophone calibration methods. This standard is applicable to:
- hydrophones used for measurements made in water and in the ultrasonic frequency range up to 40 MHz;
- hydrophones employing circular piezoelectric sensor elements, designed to measure the pulsed wave and continuous wave ultrasonic fields generated by ultrasonic equipment;
- and hydrophones with or without a hydrophone pre-amplifier. IEC 62127-1, IEC 62127-2 and IEC 62127-3 are being published simultaneously. Together these cancel and replace IEC 60866:1987, IEC 61101:1991, IEC 61102:1991, IEC 61220:1993 and IEC 62092:2001. The contents of the corrigendum of August 2008 have been included in this copy. The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.

Ultrasons - Hydrophones - Partie 2: Etalonnage des champs ultrasoniques jusqu'à 40 MHz

La CEI 62127-2:2007 spécifie les méthodes d'étalonnage absolues de l'hydrophone et les méthodes d'étalonnage (comparatives) relatives de l'hydrophone. Cette norme s'applique:
- aux hydrophones utilisés pour procéder à des mesures dans l'eau dans la plage de fréquences ultrasonores pouvant atteindre 40 MHz;
- aux hydrophones utilisant des capteurs piézoélectriques circulaires, conçus pour mesurer les champs ultrasoniques à ondes pulsées et entretenues générés par les appareils à ultrasons;
- et aux hydrophones avec ou sans préamplificateur d'hydrophone. La CEI 62127-1, la CEI 62127-2 et la CEI 62127-3 ont été publiées conjointement. Ensemble, elles annulent et remplacent la CEI 60866:1987, la CEI 61101:1991, la CEI 61102:1991, la CEI 61220:1993 et la CEI 62092:2001. Le contenu du corrigendum (août 2008, disponible en anglais seulement) a été inclus dans cette norme. La version française n'a pas été soumise au vote.

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Ultrasonics – Hydrophones –
Part 2: Calibration for ultrasonic fields up to 40 MHz

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– 2 – 62127-2 © IEC:2007(E)
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
INTRODUCTION.7

1 Scope.8
2 Normative references.8
3 Terms, definitions and symbols .9
4 List of symbols.13
5 Overview of calibration procedures .15
5.1 Principles .15
5.2 Summary of calibration procedures .16
5.3 Reporting of results .17
5.4 Recommended calibration periods .18
6 Generic requirements of a hydrophone calibration system .19
6.1 Mechanical positioning.19
6.1.1 General .19
6.1.2 Accuracy of the axial hydrophone position .19
6.1.3 Accuracy of the lateral hydrophone position.19
6.2 Temperature measurements and temperature stability .19
6.3 Hydrophone size.20
6.4 Measurement vessel and water properties .20
6.5 Measurement of output voltage .20
7 Electrical considerations .21
7.1 Signal type .21
7.2 Earthing.21
7.3 Measurement of hydrophone output voltage .21
7.3.1 General .21
7.3.2 Electrical loading by measuring instrument.21
7.3.3 Electrical loading by extension cables .22
7.3.4 Noise.22
7.3.5 Cross-talk (radio-frequency rf pick-up) and acoustic interference .22
7.3.6 Integral hydrophone pre-amplifiers .23
8 Preparation of hydrophones .23
8.1 General .23
8.2 Wetting.23
8.3 Hydrophone support .23
8.4 Influence of cable .23
9 Free field reciprocity calibration .23
9.1 General .23
9.2 Object .23
9.3 General principles.24
9.3.1 General .24
9.3.2 Three-transducer reciprocity calibration method .24
9.3.3 Self-reciprocity calibration method .24
9.3.4 Two-transducer reciprocity calibration method.24
9.4 Two-transducer reciprocity calibration method.24
9.4.1 Apparatus .24

62127-2 © IEC:2007(E) – 3 –
9.4.2 Procedure.25
10 Free field calibration by planar scanning .25
10.1 General .25
10.2 Object .25
10.3 General principle .25
10.4 Procedural requirements.27
10.4.1 Hydrophone scanning .27
10.5 Procedure.27
10.5.1 Power measurement .27
10.5.2 Transducer mounting .27
10.5.3 Measurement conditions .27
10.5.4 Measurements .28
10.6 Corrections and sources of uncertainty .28
11 Free field calibration by optical interferometry .28
11.1 General .28
11.2 Principle .28
12 Calibration by comparison using a standard hydrophone .28
12.1 General .28
12.2 Object .28
12.3 Principle .29
12.4 Procedural requirements.29
12.4.1 Source transducer .29
12.4.2 Source transducer drive signal .29
12.4.3 Measurement system .29
12.5 Procedure.30
12.5.1 Measurements (Type I): determination of the directional response of a
hydrophone.30
12.5.2 Measurements (Type II): calibration by comparison using a standard
hydrophone.30
12.6 Maximum hydrophone size.31

Annex A (informative) Assessment of uncertainty in free field calibration of
hydrophones .32
Annex B (informative) Behaviour of PVDF polymer sensors in high intensity ultrasonic
fields.34
Annex C (informative) Electrical loading corrections .37
Annex D (informative)  Absolute calibration of hydrophones using the planar scanning
technique .38
Annex E (informative) Properties of water.46
Annex F (informative)  The absolute calibration of hydrophones by optical
interferometry up to 40 MHz .48
Annex G (informative)  Waveform concepts.58
Annex H (informative) Time delay spectrometry – requirements and a brief review of
the technique .68
Annex I (informative) Determination of the phase response of hydrophones .71
Annex J (informative)  Maximum size considerations for the active element of a
hydrophone.77

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Bibliography .79

Figure F.1 – Experimental set-up of the interferometric foil technique .51
Figure F.2 – End-of-cable open-circuit sensitivity, M , of a coplanar membrane
c
hydrophone.53
Figure F.3 – Hydrophone waveform generated by a 9 μm coplanar membrane
hydrophone positioned at the focus of a 5 MHz transducer (focal length 51 mm) .54
Figure F.4 – Interferometer (displacement) waveform generated with the pellicle
positioned at the focus of the 5 MHz transducer (focal position 51 mm) .55
Figure F.5 – Frequency spectrum of the displacement waveform (lower curve) and the
differentiated displacement waveform (upper curve) .55
Figure F.6 – Sensitivity of a 0,2 mm active element diameter of a 9 μm bilaminar
membrane hydrophone determined at 5 MHz intervals over the frequency range 5 MHz
to 60 MHz .56
Figure G.1 – Coordinates of a field point
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Edition 1.0 2007-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Ultrasonics – Hydrophones –
Part 2: Calibration for ultrasonic fields up to 40 MHz

Ultrasons – Hydrophones –
Partie 2: Etalonnage des champs ultrasoniques jusqu’à 40 MHz

INTERNATIONAL
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– 2 – 62127-2 © IEC:2007
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7

1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references. 8
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 9
4 List of symbols . 13
5 Overview of calibration procedures . 15
5.1 Principles . 15
5.2 Summary of calibration procedures . 16
5.3 Reporting of results . 17
5.4 Recommended calibration periods . 18
6 Generic requirements of a hydrophone calibration system . 19
6.1 Mechanical positioning . 19
6.1.1 General . 19
6.1.2 Accuracy of the axial hydrophone position . 19
6.1.3 Accuracy of the lateral hydrophone position . 19
6.2 Temperature measurements and temperature stability . 19
6.3 Hydrophone size . 20
6.4 Measurement vessel and water properties . 20
6.5 Measurement of output voltage . 20
7 Electrical considerations . 21
7.1 Signal type . 21
7.2 Earthing . 21
7.3 Measurement of hydrophone output voltage . 21
7.3.1 General . 21
7.3.2 Electrical loading by measuring instrument . 21
7.3.3 Electrical loading by extension cables . 22
7.3.4 Noise . 22
7.3.5 Cross-talk (radio-frequency rf pick-up) and acoustic interference . 22
7.3.6 Integral hydrophone pre-amplifiers . 23
8 Preparation of hydrophones . 23
8.1 General . 23
8.2 Wetting . 23
8.3 Hydrophone support . 23
8.4 Influence of cable . 23
9 Free field reciprocity calibration . 23
9.1 General . 23
9.2 Object . 23
9.3 General principles . 24
9.3.1 General . 24
9.3.2 Three-transducer reciprocity calibration method . 24
9.3.3 Self-reciprocity calibration method . 24
9.3.4 Two-transducer reciprocity calibration method . 24
9.4 Two-transducer reciprocity calibration method . 24
9.4.1 Apparatus . 24

62127-2 © IEC:2007 – 3 –
9.4.2 Procedure . 25
10 Free field calibration by planar scanning . 25
10.1 General . 25
10.2 Object . 25
10.3 General principle . 25
10.4 Procedural requirements . 27
10.4.1 Hydrophone scanning . 27
10.5 Procedure . 27
10.5.1 Power measurement . 27
10.5.2 Transducer mounting . 27
10.5.3 Measurement conditions . 27
10.5.4 Measurements . 28
10.6 Corrections and sources of uncertainty . 28
11 Free field calibration by optical interferometry . 28
11.1 General . 28
11.2 Principle . 28
12 Calibration by comparison using a standard hydrophone . 28
12.1 General . 28
12.2 Object . 28
12.3 Principle . 29
12.4 Procedural requirements . 29
12.4.1 Source transducer . 29
12.4.2 Source transducer drive signal . 29
12.4.3 Measurement system . 29
12.5 Procedure . 30
12.5.1 Measurements (Type I): determination of the directional response of a
hydrophone . 30
12.5.2 Measurements (Type II): calibration by comparison using a standard
hydrophone . 30
12.6 Maximum hydrophone size . 31

Annex A (informative) Assessment of uncertainty in free field calibration of
hydrophones . 32
Annex B (informative) Behaviour of PVDF polymer sensors in high intensity ultrasonic
fields .
...


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CONTENTS
CONTENTS . 2
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7

1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references. 8
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 9
4 List of symbols . 15
5 Overview of calibration procedures . 17
5.1 Principles . 17
5.2 Summary of calibration procedures . 18
5.3 Reporting of results . 19
5.4 Recommended calibration periods . 21
6 Generic requirements of a hydrophone calibration system . 21
6.1 Mechanical positioning . 21
6.1.1 General . 21
6.1.2 Accuracy of the axial hydrophone position . 21
6.1.3 Accuracy of the lateral hydrophone position . 21
6.2 Temperature measurements and temperature stability . 22
6.3 Hydrophone size . 22
6.4 Measurement vessel and water properties . 22
6.5 Measurement of output voltage . 23
7 Electrical considerations . 23
7.1 Signal type . 23
7.2 Earthing . 23
7.3 Measurement of hydrophone output voltage . 24
7.3.1 General . 24
7.3.2 Electrical loading by measuring instrument . 24
7.3.3 Electrical loading by extension cables . 24
7.3.4 Noise . 24
7.3.5 Cross-talk (radio-frequency rf pick-up) and acoustic interference . 25
7.3.6 Integral hydrophone pre-amplifiers . 25
8 Preparation of hydrophones . 25
8.1 General . 25
8.2 Wetting . 25
8.3 Hydrophone support . 25
8.4 Influence of cable . 26
9 Free field reciprocity calibration . 26
9.1 General . 26
9.2 Object . 26
9.3 General principles . 26
9.3.1 General . 26
9.3.2 Three-transducer reciprocity calibration method . 26
9.3.3 Self-reciprocity calibration method . 26
9.3.4 Two-transducer reciprocity calibration method . 27

62127-2 © IEC:2007+A1:2013 – 3 –
9.4 Two-transducer reciprocity calibration method . 27
9.4.1 Apparatus . 27
9.4.2 Procedure . 27
10 Free field calibration by planar scanning . 27
10.1 General . 27
10.2 Object . 27
10.3 General principle . 28
10.4 Procedural requirements . 29
10.4.1 Hydrophone scanning . 29
10.5 Procedure . 29
10.5.1 Power measurement . 29
10.5.2 Transducer mounting . 30
10.5.3 Measurement conditions . 30
10.5.4 Measurements . 30
10.6 Corrections and sources of uncertainty . 30
11 Free field calibration by optical interferometry . 30
11.1 General . 30
11.2 Principle . 31
12 Calibration by comparison using a standard hydrophone . 31
12.1 General . 31
12.2 Object . 31
12.3 Principle . 31
12.4 Procedural requirements . 32
12.4.1 Source transducer . 32
12.4.2 Source transducer drive signal . 32
12.4.3 Measurement system . 32
12.5 Procedure . 32
12.5.1 Measurements (Type I): determination of the directional response of a
hydrophone . 32
12.5.2 Measurements (Type II): calibration by comparison using a standard
hydrophone . 33
12.6 Maximum hydrophone size . 33

Annex A (informative) Assessment of uncertainty in free field calibration of
hydrophones .
...


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IEC 62127-2 ®
Edition 1.2 2017-03
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Ultrasonics – Hydrophones –
Part 2: Calibration for ultrasonic fields up to 40 MHz

Ultrasons – Hydrophones –
Partie 2: Etalonnage des champs ultrasoniques jusqu’à 40 MHz

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 17.140.50 ISBN 978-2-8322-4136-3

IEC 62127-2 ®
Edition 1.2 2017-03
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
REDLINE VERSION
VERSION REDLINE
colour
inside
Ultrasonics – Hydrophones –
Part 2: Calibration for ultrasonic fields up to 40 MHz

Ultrasons – Hydrophones –
Partie 2: Etalonnage des champs ultrasoniques jusqu’à 40 MHz

– 2 – IEC 62127-2:2007+AMD1:2013
+AMD2:2017 CSV © IEC 2017
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references. 8
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 9
4 List of symbols . 15
5 Overview of calibration procedures . 18
5.1 Principles . 18
5.2 Summary of calibration procedures . 19
5.3 Reporting of results . 20
5.4 Recommended calibration periods . 21
6 Generic requirements of a hydrophone calibration system . 22
6.1 Mechanical positioning . 22
6.1.1 General . 22
6.1.2 Accuracy of the axial hydrophone position . 22
6.1.3 Accuracy of the lateral hydrophone position . 22
6.2 Temperature measurements and temperature stability . 22
6.3 Hydrophone size . 23
6.4 Measurement vessel and water properties . 23
6.5 Measurement of output voltage . 24
7 Electrical considerations . 24
7.1 Signal type . 24
7.2 Earthing . 24
7.3 Measurement of hydrophone output voltage . 24
7.3.1 General . 24
7.3.2 Electrical loading by measuring instrument . 25
7.3.3 Electrical loading by extension cables . 25
7.3.4 Noise . 25
7.3.5 Cross-talk (radio-frequency rf pick-up) and acoustic interference . 25
7.3.6 Integral hydrophone pre-amplifiers . 26
8 Preparation of hydrophones . 26
8.1 General . 26
8.2 Wetting . 26
8.3 Hydrophone support . 26
8.4 Influence of cable . 26
9 Free field reciprocity calibration . 27
9.1 General . 27
9.2 Object . 27
9.3 General principles . 27
9.3.1 General . 27
9.3.2 Three-transducer reciprocity calibration method . 27
9.3.3 Self-reciprocity calibration method . 27
9.3.4 Two-transducer reciprocity calibration method . 27
9.4 Two-transducer reciprocity calibration method . 28
9.4.1 Apparatus Auxiliary transducers . 28

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9.4.2 Procedure Reflector . 28
9.4.3 Measurement field . 29
9.4.4 Reciprocity approach . 29
9.4.5 Measurement procedure . 29
10 Free field calibration by planar scanning . 29
10.1 General . 29
10.2 Object . 29
10.3 General principle . 30
10.4 Procedural requirements . 31
10.4.1 Hydrophone scanning . 31
10.5 Procedure . 31
10.5.1 Power measurement . 31
10.5.2 Transducer mounting . 32
10.5.3 Measurement conditions . 32
10.5.4 Measurements . 32
10.6 Corrections and sources of uncertainty . 32
11 Free field calibration by optical interferometry . 32
11.1 General . 32
11.2 Principle .
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