Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Inc., Waltham, Mass., introduces the Epoch 650 digital ultrasonic flaw detector that combines conventional ultrasonic flaw detection capabilities with the efficiency of a highly portable, intuitive instrument. Its user interface is appropriate for both novice and experienced users, and its portability and rugged ergonomic design allow convenient operation in nearly any inspection environment.
Available in two hardware configurations, the compact Epoch 650 offers the choice to adjust parameters with a knob or with a navigation area on the keypad. The large, color, transflective VGA display is complemented by a full screen A-scan mode, providing a vivid A-scan representation in both low light and bright sunlight conditions.
Its patented digital High Dynamic Range receiver meets the requirements of EN12668-1:2010, and the instrument allows a full range of standard and optional flaw detection features. Key standard flaw detection features include 400V PerfectSquare tunable square wave pulser, up to 30 digital filters for enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, and flexible reporting capabilities direct to removable memory. Optional application-specific software programs include an Interface tracking gate, Backwall Echo Attenuator (BEA), API 5UE, and Waveform Averaging.
It also features an optional Corrosion Module mode, which combines the ease of use and measurement precision of a dedicated corrosion thickness gage with the full functionality of a standard flaw detector. This mode includes an encoded B-scan function.
Weighing only 1.6 kg (3.5 lb.), the rugged case is built to withstand the rigors of very harsh and hazardous inspection environments. The navigation pad configuration is designed to meet IP67 requirements for very wet or dusty conditions, while the knob configuration is designed to meet IP66 requirements. The instrument, with its rubber bumpers on all corners, is tested to high reliability standards for drops, shocks, vibration, and explosive atmosphere. And with a battery life between 15 and 16 hours, the Epoch 650 is the perfect solution for remote and difficult-to-access inspection locations.
