EPOCH 1000 Series Training Presentation Instrument Introduction

EPOCH 1000 Series Training Presentation

Instrument Introduction u Olympus NDT is pleased to introduce the newest addition to the EPOCH series flaw detector p EPOCH 1000 Series

EPOCH 1000 Series Introduction u The EPOCH 1000 Series provides the highest performance conventional flaw detection ever offered in the EPOCH flaw detector product line. u Phased Array imaging capabilities for – Better Probability of Detection – More efficient inspections u Large, Full VGA resolution, transflective display u Case designed to meet IP 66 environmental seal requirements. u EN 12668 -1 Compliant (Conventional UT) u Horizontal layout with adjustment knob as well as EPOCH-style adjustment cluster.

EPOCH 1000 Series Overview

EPOCH 1000 Series Configurations The EPOCH 1000 Series allows the following possible configurations: u u u BNC or Large LEMO® conventional transducer connectors English, Chinese, Japanese or International Symbol keypad overlays Operators manual in English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, and many other languages! Coming in February 2009!

PHYSICAL FEATURES

Physical Features Full VGA Display u 640 x 480 pixel u Large display size – 132. 5 mm x 99. 4 mm – 5. 2 in x 3. 9 in u Transflective technology – Bright backlight for indoor use – Excellent outdoor visibility

Physical Features Horizontal Layout u u u Allows for optimal active-scan display Allows for menu system to access full instrument features Appealing for many customers trained on horizontal instruments Size and Weight u u 3. 67 kg (8. 1 lbs) 277 mm x 150 mm x 71 mm (10. 9 in x 5. 9 in x 2. 8 in)

Physical Features u Removable rubber handle for hand carrying of the instrument u Aluminum heat sink belt for internal heat dissipation u Front and rear kick/pipe stands for multiple viewing angles

Physical Features Environmental Standards u IP 66 Environmental Rating – Resistance to jets of water sprayed at all surfaces of instrument u Explosive atmosphere to MIL-STD 810 F u Shock and Vibration Tested to IEC 60068 u Drop tested to MIL-STD-810 F

Physical Features Multiple Input/Output Ports u The EPOCH 1000 Series features multiple input/output ports for various forms of analog and d 9 pin Analog Output Port 1 USB Client, 2 USB Host Ports VGA Out and RS-232 Port 26 pin Hardware I/O Port (Alarm, Encoder, Trigger)

Physical Features Instrument Office Door Connections u USB Client – For PC communication u USB Host(s) – For direct printing, USB memory storage, external keyboard and/or mouse u Combination VGA/RS-232 Port Instrument Battery Compartment Connections u Compact Flash ® Card – Phased array probe and wedge databases, image captures, file storage (2 GB standard) u USB Host – For USB memory storage, future use

INSTRUMENT ACCESSORIES

Instrument Accessories Transport Cases u Two sizes available: – Small case (standard) – Large case (optional, extra cost)

Instrument Accessories Small Transport Case Foam Inserts Cut-outs to Accommodate u u – – – u u Instrument One Transducer Box Small cables and accessories Operator’s Manual Instrument Charger Included in Instrument Price Part Number: EP 1000 -TC-S

Instrument Accessories Large Transport Case Foam Inserts Cut-outs to Accommodate u u – – – – u u Instrument Three Transducer Boxes Small cables and accessories Operator’s Manual Instrument Charger External Battery Charger with Adapter Phased Array Demonstration Block (P/N: EP 1000 -PABLOCK-1) Small Upgrade Fee from Instrument Base Price Part Number: EP 1000 -TC-L

Instrument Accessories Communication and I/O Cables u USB Host-to-Client – P/N: EP 4 P/C-USB-6 – PC Communication via USB client port – Direct Printing via USB host port u VGA Output Cable – P/N: EPXT-C-VGA-6 u Other I/O Cables available in early 2009 – Alarm output port cable – P/N: EP 1000 -C-26 OUT-6 – Analog output port cable – P/N: EP 1000 -C-9 OUT-6 – RS 232 (Serial) communications cable – P/N: EP 1000 -C-RS 232 -6

Instrument Accessories Batteries and Battery Chargers u Standard Lithium Ion “smart” battery – – – u Part Number: EPXT-BAT-L Same as Lithium Ion used with EPOCH XT One (1) included with each instrument Estimated Battery life (Conventional UT Mode): 8 hours Estimated Battery life (Phased Array Mode): 7 hours May be charged inside instrument. Recharge time estimated 2 -3 hours Standard AC-DC charger adapter – Part Number: EP-MCA – Same as charger/adapter used for all current EPOCH models

Instrument Accessories Battery Removal and Installation

Instrument Accessories External Battery Charger u u u Optional external battery charger Part Number: EPXT-EC Same as external charger used for EPOCH 4 Series, EPOCH XT, EPOCH LTC Recharge time 2 -3 hours Includes battery calibration feature to restore batteries to near-original capacity

Instrument Accessories Repair and Maintenance Accessories u Phased Array connector cover – One included with EPOCH 1000 i. R and 1000 i – Replacement part number: EP 1000 I-CC u Display Protectors – Pack of 10 – Part Number: EP 1000 -DP

USER INTERFACE AND NAVIGATION

User Interface and Navigation The EPOCH 1000 Series employs a unique combination of controls and navigation features to produce an intuitive and simple user interface. u u Simple menu system with minimal sub-menus Direct access keys for common functions Arrow navigation and parameter adjustment Knob parameter adjustment and basic navigation The display is laid out to optimize A-scan and/or image presentation, while providing clear menu and parameter labels.

User Interface and Navigation Mode Indicator Battery Indicator Menu Groups Menu Group Selection (Current/Total) Menu Parameters (Adjustable)

User Interface and Navigation Angle/Focal Law Cursor S-scan Soundpath Measurement Gate A-scan (Selected Focal Law) S-scan with Soundpath Grid Depth/Surface Distance Rulers

User Interface and Navigation Angle/Focal Law Selector Gain Indicator Up to Six Measurement Boxes Range and Direct Access Parameter Box

User Interface and Navigation u F Group Keys – Vertical F keys activate the corresponding Group menu u P Parameter Keys – Horizontal P keys highlight the parameter above for adjustment – Horizontal P keys activate/open the parameter function/menu above

User Interface and Navigation Direct Access Keys u u Direct access keys are located on the left side of the keypad Allow direct control over commonly adjusted parameters, including – – – u Gain Level Gate Position Screen Range Auto-XX% Save Small differences between EPOCH 1000 keypad and EPOCH 1000 i. R and 1000 i key EPOCH 1000 Direct Access Keys EPOCH 1000 i. R and 1000 i Direct Access Keys

User Interface and Navigation Auto-XX% Key u u Automatically adjusts gated signal amplitude to XX% of Full Screen Height for maxim Allows direct access to automatic gain adjustment of gated signal, even when Gate p User no longer has to use Gate menu to access Auto-XX% Applies to active Gate or last active Gate

User Interface and Navigation u Adjustment Knob The adjustment knob on the EPOCH 1000 Series, a new addition – Allows the user to adjust values such as angle, range, gain, velocity, etc, up and down in e – Scrolls through the vertical Group buttons.

User Interface and Navigation u Arrow Keys The arrow keys on the EPOCH 1000 Series, a staple of the EPOCH flaw detectors, are primarily responsible for screen navigation. – Up and Down Arrows » Move between vertical group, table or menu selections » Adjust values up and down when highlighted on a horizontal or direct-access parameter – Right and Left Arrows » Move between horizontal group, table or menu selections

User Interface and Navigation u Coarse and Fine Adjustment Coarse and Fine adjustment are available for most adjustable p – If the parameter title is underlined, it is being adjusted in coarse steps – If the parameter title is not underlined, it is being adjusted in fine steps u Check and Escape The EPOCH 1000 Series features two new keys – Check and Escape. » Toggles between coarse and fine parameter adjustment » Activates a highlighted function, such as CAL Zero » Enters horizontal menu from a highlighted Group » Exits menus » Returns to main group from horizontal menus » Used to return to “Home” position

User Interface and Navigation Parameter Menu Navigation u Up and Down Arrows allow navigation through entire menu u In some menus, knob or left/right arrows adjusts item between preset values, such a u Preset values are available for direct access over P parameter keys at bottom of scre

User Interface and Navigation Parameter Menu Navigation u In other menus, knob or left/rig u Numeric preset values are ava

CONVENTIONAL MODE: OVERVIEW and PERFORMANCE

Conventional Mode Overview Conventional UT Mode: Standard Group Menus

Conventional Mode - Performance u Conventional Performance in All Offerings: The EPOCH 1000 Series maintains the same advanced conventional performance regardless of the offering (EPOCH 1000, EPOCH 1000 i. R or EPOCH 1000 i) u Perfect. Square™ Tunable Square Wave Pulser: Standard u 475 V Maximum Pulser Energy: Standard (adjustable 50 V – 475 V) u 6000 Hz Maximum PRF Rate: Standard (adjustable 5 Hz – 6 k. Hz) – Ideal for inline scanning applications u Single-Shot Measurement Architecture: The EPOCH 1000 Series maintains the high standard set by the EPOCH XT, providing measurement rate equivalent to PRF rate at all PRF settings

Conventional Mode - Performance u Digital Narrowband Filters The EPOCH 1000 Series features two sets of digital narrowband filters, combining to provide over 30 filter offerings! – Standard Filter Set (7): The standard set of filters are EN 12668 -1 compliant and are suitable for most standard applications – Advanced Filter Set (30): The advanced set of filters provide excellent filter flexibility that can only be matched by our EPOCH XT with the Advanced Filter Option. The wide range of filter combinations in this set allow for excellent signal to noise ratio and signal clarity in nearly any application. u Programmable Analog and Alarm Outputs The EPOCH 1000 Series allows for system integration and augmented data output by providing multiple analog and alarm outputs – 4 Analog Outputs: Programmable 1 V or 10 V scaled output for amplitude or thickness measurements, output at PRF or compressed to 50 Hz or 60 Hz (selectable) Compression available early 2009 – 6 Alarm Outputs: Programmable alarm outputs for threshold or combined logic Gate alarms Alarm outputs available early 2009

Key Features – Conventional UT Features u Gates and Reference Cursors The EPOCH 1000 Series allows for three separate measurement gates and two visual reference cursors: – Gates 1 and 2: Independent measurement gates with alarm conditions and tracking capabilities for Echo-to-Echo measurements – Interface Gate (optional): Gate 1 and/or Gate 2 tracking to interface gate, DAC/TVG tracking, and alarm conditions – Reference Cursors A and B: Reference cursors for visual reference and visual sizing

Conventional Mode - Performance 100% Digital Architecture u u Design based on revolutionary EPOCH XT platform Digital High Dynamic Range Receiver – Digitizes entire signal, even when displayed signal is saturated – Allows user to utilize entire 110 d. B dynamic gain range while live signal is frozen – Patented sampling technique produces stable, high fidelity digital signal without interleaving – Instrument always measures at the same rate as it pulses (PRF = Meas. Rate) u Results in industry-leading signal quality

Conventional Mode – Performance Pulser Parameter Overview u u u Pulse Energy Pulse Damping Pulse Width (Square Wave Pulser) Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) Test Mode The parameters above are the critical components of correct pulser setup. The demonstration to follow will cover the proper adjustment and considerations for each of these settings, based on the transducer and application required.

Conventional Mode – Performance Receiver Parameter Overview u u Digital Filtering Rectification Gain Adjustment Reject The parameters above are the critical components of correct receiver setup. The demonstration to follow will cover the proper adjustment and considerations for each of these settings, based on the transducer and application required.

CONVENTIONAL MODE DEMONSTRATION The following topics should be demonstrated using a live instrument and demonstration probe/test piece: – Pulser Functions – Receiver Functions – Gate Setup – Auto-XX – Straight Beam Calibration » Cal Modes » Reading Setup – Reference Cursors – Calibration File Storage – Angle Beam Calibration » Peak Memory » Cal Modes » Leg Grid Display – Calibration File Storage – Calibration Quick Recall – Composite A-scan Enveloping Discussion

Conventional Mode - Performance PRF Effects on A-scan Acquisition and Display u u EPOCH 1000 Series display updated at 60 Hz PRF adjustment allows A-scan acquisition up to 6000 Hz – Maximum PRF means 100 A-scans acquired per screen update u When more data is acquired than can be displayed, what does the EPOCH 1000 actually display? ? Screen Updates (60 xs per second) Individual A-scans acquired at PRF (each is one full waveform of data)

Conventional Mode - Performance Clear. Wave™ Visualization Package The EPOCH 1000 Series provides multiple methods of displaying acquired Ascans to ensure the information displayed always represents the most important and relevant data for the inspection. The Clear. Wave™ Visualization Package is the group of functions that allow adjustment between these display methods. The methods included in the Clear. Wave™ Visualization package are: – – – – Composite A-scan Max Amplitude Min Thickness Averaged A-scan Sure. View™ Visualization Mode Persistance Mode Baseline Break

Conventional Mode - Performance Clear. Wave™ Visualization Package u Composite A-scan – Standard display mode from the EPOCH XT, this feature displays all A-scans acquired in between screen update rates (multiple A-scans when PRF > 60 Hz) and overlays them together on the screen. – Even at high PRF, the operator will not miss a single indication! – Can create enveloping effect with fast scanning Screen Updates Individual A-scans acquired at PRF Information Displayed Composite A-scan Mode

Conventional Mode - Performance Clear. Wave™ Visualization Package u Max Amplitude – Analyzes acquired A-scans between display updates and displays only the A-scan with the highest gated amplitude reading. – Cleans up signal noise in applications where highest amplitude readings are the key factor for inspection. – Does not display all acquired A-scans Screen Updates Individual A-scans acquired at PRF Information Displayed Max Amplitude Mode Maximum Amplitude A-scan

Conventional Mode - Performance Clear. Wave™ Visualization Package u Min Thickness – Analyzes acquired A-scans between display updates and displays only the A-scan with the minimum thickness reading. – Cleans up signal noise ratio for more precise thickness measurements when minimum thickness is the key factor for inspection. – Does not display all acquired A-scans Screen Updates Individual A-scans acquired at PRF Information Displayed Min Thickness Mode Minimum Thickness A-scan

Conventional Mode - Performance Clear. Wave™ Visualization Package Other important features: u Sure. View™- Revolutionary technology for advanced crack detection and sizing. This standard feature mimics the A-scan representation of analog CRT displays, and allows the operator to visualize peak indications from reflectors even when the instrument range compresses these indication peaks beyond visual perception. Expected February 2009 u Averaged A-scan – New functionality allows the operator to view an average of acquired A-scans. The user can select the precision of the averaging, choosing between 2 X, 4 X, 8 X, 16 X, 32 X or 64 X averaging to remove spurious noise signals from the A-Scan while maintaining relevant signals. Expected January 2009 u Persistence Mode – New functionality that retains previously acquired A-scans on the instrument display for a predetermined amount of time. This feature holds A-scans on the screen while new A-scans are drawn for a user-selectable time interval to allow small windows of comparison to previous data. Expected February 2009 u Baseline Break – Standard functionality on the EPOCH XT, this feature identified “zerocross” points of each waveform using RF data and displays these “zero-cross” points as lines connecting individual A-scan lobes to the baseline on the display. This feature can help to visually separate far surface defect echoes from the back surface echo. Currently Available

Conventional Mode – Performance Sizing Techniques and Software Features The EPOCH 1000 Series comes standard with multiple software features designed to meet the requirements of common inspection codes and techniques. u u u Dynamic DAC/TVG Onboard DGS/AVG AWS D 1. 1/D 1. 5 Weld Rating

SOFTWARE FEATURE DEMONSTRATION The following topics should be demonstrated using a live instrument and demonstration probe/test piece: – DAC/TVG » » ASME III Curve Creation Dynamic, fast setup DAC View/TVG View Toggle TVG Table – DGS/AVG Setup (regional) – AWS Setup (regional)

PHASED ARRAY MODE: OVERVIEW and PERFORMANCE

Phased Array Mode Overview Phased Array Mode: Standard Group Menus

Phased Array Mode - Overview u Phased Array Imaging The EPOCH 1000 Series provides manual phased array imaging capabilities, either standard or optional, based on the following: – EPOCH 1000 – Optional imaging requiring hardware/software upgrade – EPOCH 1000 i. R – Optional imaging requiring only software upgrade – EPOCH 1000 i – Standard imaging capabilities u Manual Imaging Manual imaging means that the images acquired cannot be encoded. The EPOCH 1000 Series phased array capabilities is designed for hand scanning applications to augment conventional techniques.

Phased Array Mode - Overview Angle Beam Inspections Phased array angle beam inspection typically provides two views: u Sector Scan This image represents a composite of A-scans across a range of angles (typically 40°to 70°). This sector scan shows amplitude data of each angle in the angular coverage area at the same time. u A-scan An individual A-scan is displayed from the sector scan. This A-scan represents a single angle, and is selected using a cursor. A-scan at 60°(selected)

Phased Array Mode - Overview Straight Beam Inspections Phased array straight beam inspection typically provides two views: u Sector Scan This image represents a composite of A-scans across a range of angles (typically -30° to +30°). This sector scan shows amplitude data of each angle in the angular coverage area at the same time, including the 0° A-scan. u A-scan An individual A-scan is displayed from the sector scan. This A-scan represents a single angle, and is selected using a cursor. This is usually the 0° A-scan in straight beam applications. A-scan at 0°(selected)

Phased Array Mode - Performance u Automated Gain (Sensitivity) Calibration The EPOCH 1000 Series features an automated sensitivity calibration procedure during phased array setup. This automated procedure, based on the Omni. Scan sensitivity calibration, allows the user to capture the peak amplitude response from a single reflector (usually side drilled hole) across all imaging angles (focal laws). The instrument then uses this amplitude capture to adjust gain at each angle (focal law) to position the amplitude from this reflector at 80% FSH for every A-scan. Gain Calibration Curve

Phased Array Mode - Performance u Automated Wedge Delay Calibration The EPOCH 1000 Series features an automated wedge delay calibration procedure during phased array setup. This automated procedure, based on the Omni. Scan wedge delay calibration, allows the user to capture the TOF/distance measurement from a single reflector across all imaging angles (focal laws). The instrument then uses this TOF/distance capture to adjust the wedge delay at each angle (focal law) to provide correct TOF/distance measurements for every A-scan. Wedge Delay Calibration Curve

Phased Array Mode - Performance u Image Smoothing Phased array imaging is based on composited amplitude responses of multiple A-scans. In many instances, A-scans can have multiple peaks when reflected from a single defect. This can affect the clarity of the S-scan. The EPOCH 1000 Series, therefore, allows the user to select stepped image smoothing, applied to both the A-scan and S-scan, to provide clearer images without significant impact on the precision of the measurement.

Phased Array Mode - Performance u Frozen Image Analysis The EPOCH 1000 i allows A-scan and image review and analysis while in FREEZE mode – Raw A-scan data available for all angles/focal laws – Full Gain, Gate and Cursor adjustment – A-scan indication measurements live – Image sizing cursors available for X 2 – X 1 and/or Y 2 – Y 1 indication sizing

Phased Array Mode - Performance Phased Array Specifications The EPOCH 1000 i is a powerful conventional flaw detector with basic, manual phased array imaging capabilities. The specifications below are critical when compared to other phased array instruments to understand the benefits and limitations of the EPOCH 1000 i.

Phased Array Mode - Performance Phased Array Imaging for the Conventional Inspector u u Better probability of detection through imaging Comply with Conventional Codes and Procedures! – Use imaging for faster and more confident detection – Use fixed-angle A-scan for standard defect characterization – No compromise to conventional performance u More efficient inspections – One Probe – One Calibration – Full Inspection u As easy to use as a conventional flaw detector!

Phased Array Mode - Performance Conventional Inspections Made Easy with Phased Array! Tip Diffraction Application Video AWS Application Video

PHASED ARRAY MODE DEMONSTRATION The following topics should be demonstrated using a live instrument and demonstration probe/test piece: – Auto Probe ID – Beam Menu Setup – Custom Probe/Wedge Setup (Intent) – Display Views – Gate Setup – Auto-XX – Calibration Overview » Zero and Angle » Velocity » Wedge Delay » Gain » Multi-Point Gain – Image Overlays – Image Cursors

Phased Array Software Features Standard Sizing and Evaluation Techniques Coming soon in early 2009! u As with conventional UT mode, the phased array mode incorporates the following standard sizing techniques: – DAC/TVG – DGS/AVG – AWS u These techniques are critical to allowing the EPOCH 1000 i to be fully compliant with conventional codes, while still providing imaging benefits.

Phased Array Mode – Software Features DAC/TVG The EPOCH 1000 i has the capability to create a TVG setup during sensitivity (gain) calibration, as demonstrated earlier. This TVG setup is the same process as acquiring a DAC curve – it allows the user to reference the amplitude response of a known reflector at varying depths within the test piece. The EPOCH 1000 i will allow the user to utilize this simple TVG setup mode during sensitivity (gain) calibration to create an individual DAC curve for every focal law. – – DAC curve will only be viewable on the selected A-scan DAC measurements will be active for the selected A-scan S-scan will always display in TVG view Available in early 2009

Phased Array Mode – Software Features DGS/AVG The EPOCH 1000 i also has the capability to create a DGS/AVG setup. However, since DGS/AVG is only valid for qualified probes at certain fixed angles, the DGS/AVG curves will not apply to all focal laws. The EPOCH 1000 i will allow the user to utilize a similar setup menu as the DGS/AVG conventional setup, to calculate DGS/AVG curves for specified focal laws (typically 45°, 60° and 70°). – Atlas-DGS Phased Array Probes must be used » 4 L 16 -DGS 1 » 2 L 8 -DGS 1 – DGS/AVG curve will only be viewable on the selected A-scan – DGS/AVG measurements will be active for the selected A-scan – Available in early 2009

Phased Array Mode – Software Features AWS D 1. 1/D 1. 5 Weld Rating Software The EPOCH 1000 i will have the capability to evaluate the ‘D’ weld indication value according to the AWS calculation of A-B-C=D for all three standard inspection angles (45°, 60° and 70°). This will allow the user to comply with the AWS code while gaining inspection speed and confidence. The EPOCH 1000 i will allow the user to turn on the AWS feature and select a desired reference gain level (AWS stipulates over 50% FSH). The user will then use a tool similar to the sensitivity calibration tool to acquire a Ref. B value for all focal laws at once. – AWS Phased Array Probe should be used » 2, 25 L 16 -AWS 1 – Multi-law mode will be active, allowing the operator to only view A-scans that represent 45°, 60° and 70°. – Available in early 2009

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Techniques It is important, especially early in a product release, to identify ways to correct common issues or software glitches. This section describes three methods of correcting instrument failures and/or problems. – Instrument Resets – Hard Reset – Compact Flash® Reset

Troubleshooting Techniques Instrument Resets The EPOCH 1000 Series has several instrument resets built into the software u u u Location: FILE group menu, RESETS parameter menu Corrects symptoms: – Parameter cannot be adjusted – Function/parameter seems to be missing – Instrument is operational but “acting funny” Resets include: – Master/Database – clears data logger, restores default parameters – Parameters – maintains data logger, restores default parameters

Troubleshooting Techniques Hard Reset The EPOCH 1000 Series features an external, hard reset function u Create a file on a USB memory stick called ‘reset. txt’ – File does not need to contain anything, just have this exact name/extension u u Turn off the instrument Plug USB memory stick into instrument Turn on the instrument Corrects Symptoms: – Unit will not finish loading after initial start up – Strange functions and crashes that instrument resets do not solve u Reset clears data logger and restores factory default settings to instrument

Troubleshooting Techniques Compact Flash® Clear The EPOCH 1000 i stores limited phased array probe information on the Compact Flash® card. If this data gets corrupted, clearing the flash card may solve any issues. u u Resets any custom phased array probe setups Corrects Symptoms: – Instrument displays a ‘PA_Benchmark. exe’ error upon boot up – Instrument will not complete boot up after a software upgrade u u u Rare requirement User must have a Compact Flash® reader to perform the clear Simply delete all files on flash card, return to instrument and turn on

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