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Olympus Epoch 1000i

Olympus Epoch 1000i series digital ultrasonic flaw detectors combine the highest level of performance for conventional portable flaw detection with the power of phased array imaging. The EPOCH 1000, 1000iR, and 1000i feature a horizontal case design with full VGA display, knob and navigation arrows for parameter adjustment, and full EN12668-1 compliance. The advanced conventional ultrasonic functionality of the EPOCH 1000 series has been enhanced with phased array imaging capabilities in the EPOCH 1000i.

Olympus Epoch 1000i series digital ultrasonic flaw detectors combine the highest level of performance for conventional portable flaw detection with the power of phased array imaging. The EPOCH 1000, 1000iR, and 1000i feature a horizontal case design with full VGA display, knob and navigation arrows for parameter adjustment, and full EN12668-1 compliance. The advanced conventional ultrasonic functionality of the EPOCH 1000 series has been enhanced with phased array imaging capabilities in the EPOCH 1000i.

Upgradeable to Phased Array

The EPOCH® 1000, EPOCH 1000iR, and EPOCH 1000i provide advanced conventional ultrasound capabilities for both basic and advanced level users. These portable instruments can also be integrated into small systems for high-speed scanning and single-channel imaging and come standard with a host of high-performance features, including a 6 kHz maximum Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) with single-shot measurements for accurate high-speed scanning applications, tunable square wave pulser with PerfectSquare™ technology, and comprehensive digital filter sets for exceptional signal-to-noise clarity.

Features:

Adjustable pulse repetition frequency (PRF): 5 Hz to 6 kHz
Single-shot measurements in all standard modes
Tunable square wave pulser with PerfectSquare™ technology
Programmable analog and alarm outputs
Over 30 digital filter sets
Digital high dynamic range receiver

Specifications:

General Specifications
Overall dimensions: (W x H x D) 252 mm × 177 mm × 107 mm (9.92 in. × 6.97 in. × 4.2 in.)
Keypad: English, International, Japanese, Chinese
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Polish
Transducer connections BNC or Number 1 LEMO
Data storage :Onboard up to 10,000 IDs with waveform, standard 4 GB compact flash card (removable)
Battery type: Single lithium-ion rechargeable standard
Battery life: 8 hours (conventional UT mode); 7 hours (phased array mode)
Power requirements :AC Mains: 100 VAC to 120 VAC, 200 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Standby mode :Adjustable from 15 minutes to 120 minutes with 50% less battery consumption
Display type: Full VGA (640 × 480 pixels) Transflective Color LCD, 60 Hz update rate
Display dimensions (W x H, Diag.): 132.5 mm × 99.4 mm, 165.1 mm (5.2 in. × 3.9 in., 6.5 in.)
Inputs/Outputs
USB ports: 1 USB Client, 3 USB Host ports
RS-232: Yes
Video output: VGA output standard
Analog output: 4 analog outputs, Selectable 1V/10V Full Scale, 4 mA max
Alarm output: 6 alarm outputs, 5V TTL, 10 mA
Trigger I/O: Trigger input 5V TTL; trigger output, 5 V TTL, 10 mA
Encoder inputs 2-axis encoder line (quadrature)
Environmental Ratings
IP rating: Designed to meet requirements of IP66
Explosive atmosphere: Tested to MIL-STD-810F, Method 511.4, Procedure 1. Atmosphere defined per NFPA 70, Article 500 as Class I, Division 2, Group D.
Shock tested: IEC 600689-2-27, 60 g’s, 6 µsec Half-Sine, 18 Axes total
Vibration tested: Sine vibration, IEC 60068-2-6, 5 Hz to 150 Hz @ 0.03 in. or 2 g’s Displacement Amplitude, 20 sweep cycles
Operating temperature: –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Battery Storage temperature: –20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F)
Battery Recharge temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Pulser
Pulser type: Tunable Square Wave
PRF: 5 Hz to 6,000 Hz in 5 Hz increments
Energy settings 50 V to 475 V in 25 V increments
Pulse width: Adjustable from 45 ns to 5,000 ns (0.1 MHz) with PerfectSquare Technology
Damping 50 Ω, 100 Ω, 200 Ω, 400 Ω
Pulser delay: Not applicable
Receiver
Gain: 0 to 110 dB
Maximum input signal: 20 Vp-p
Receiver input impedance: 400 Ω ± 5%
Receiver bandwidth: 0.2 MHz to 26.5 MHz @ –3 dB
Receiver delay NA
Digital filter settings Standard filter set (EN12668-1 Test & Compliant): 7 filters
Advanced filter set (not tested to EN12668-1): 30 filters
Rectification: Full wave, positive half wave, negative half wave, RF
Reject: 0 to 80% FSH with visual warning
Amplitude measurement: 0% to 110% full-screen height with 0.25% resolution
Measurement rate: Equivalent to PRF in all modes
Calibration
Automated calibration
• Velocity, Zero Offset
• Straight Beam (first back wall or echo-to-echo)
• Angle Beam (Soundpath or Depth)
Test modes: Pulse Echo, Dual, or Through Transmission
Units: Millimeters, inches, or microseconds
Range: 3.33 mm to 26,808 mm (0.131 in. to 1054.1 in.) at 5900 m/s (0.2320 in./µs)
Velocity: 635 to 15, 240 m/s (0.0250 to 0.6000 in./µs)
Zero offset: 0 µs to 750 µs
Display delay: –59 mm to 25,400 mm (–2.323 in. to 1000 in.)
Refracted angle 0° to 85° in 0.1° increments
Gates
Measurement gates: Two fully independent gates for amplitude and time-of-flight measurements
Measurement mode: Soundpath
Interface gate: Optional, with Gate 1 and Gate 2 tracking
Gate start: Variable over entire displayed range
Gate width: Variable from gate start to end of displayed range
Gate height: Variable from 2% to 95% full-screen height
Alarms
• Positive and negative threshold
• Minimum depth
Reference cursors: Two reference cursors for A-scans
Measurements
Displayed measurement: Six locations available (manual or auto selection)
Gate 1: Thickness, soundpath, projection, depth, amplitude, time-of-flight, min./max. depth, min./max. amplitude
Gate 2: Same as Gate 1
IF gate (Optional): Thickness
Echo-to-Echo: Standard. Choose between Gate2-1, Gate2-IF, and Gate1-IF
Other measurements: Overshoot (dB) value for DGS/AVG, ERS (equivalent reflector size) for DGS/AVG, AWS D1.1/D1.5 rating (D), reject value
DAC/TVG: Standard
DAC points: Up to 50 points, 110 dB dynamic range
Special DAC modes: 20% to 80% DAC, Custom DAC (up to 6 curves)
TVG table: Up to 50 points, 110 dB dynamic range, compatible with IF Gate at all PRF settings
Curved surface correction: Standard. Tube or bar OD correction for angle beam measurements
Weight: 3.67 kg (8.1 lb), including lithium-ion battery.