OmniScan MX2 Training Program

Introduction to the MX2 User Interface,

and Touch Screen \ Function Key Usage

MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen Overview

The OmniScan MX2 touch

screen eliminates the need for
external peripheral mouse,
keyboard, keypad to allow fast
navigation and software
configuration directly on the
display.
Functions of the touch screen
include:

All menu and sub menu navigation.

Zoom and pan features.
All gate and cursor functions.
All text and number input fields.
All parameter selection.
Toggle between readings list 1 and
2 on the main display.

MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen Modes

The icon in the upper corner indicates the active data window and touch screen
mode.
The MX2 touch screen has 3 modes of operation:
1. Zoom Mode. Default display mode and enabled with the Zoom function key. Allows touch screen zoom
and pan on data window.
2. Gate Mode. Enabled from the gate function key. Allows touch screen manipulation of all gate functions
on A-scan and S-scan data windows.
3. Cursor Mode. Enabled from the cursor function key. Allows touch screen manipulation of all cursors.

The data cursor on the S-scan and C-scan is always active regardless of touch
screen mode.
Zoom mode

Gate mode

Cursor mode

MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen Zoom Mode

By default the MX2 is in zoom mode until gate or cursor mode is selected.
In the active data window, forming a box with one finger and releasing will zoom the
defined area. Touch and drag vertical or horizontal will allow zoom in one axis.
Tap on the zoom icon to enable pan mode. This function allows a zoomed window to
be repositioned with one finger.
The pan feature is useful for centering zoomed data or for panning through a long
inspection on the scan axis in short windows of a predetermined length typical of PA
weld and TOFD one line scan inspections.
While in zoom mode, gates and cursors are disabled on the touch screen.

MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen Zoom Function Key

When in zoom mode, a

short stoke of the zoom
function key will zoom on
the parameter selected in
Display>Zoom>Type. Gate
A is the default.
While zoomed on a data
window, a short stroke of the
zoom function key will return
the window to full view.
When in gate or cursor
mode, a short stroke of the
zoom function key will return
to zoom mode.
A long stroke of the zoom
function key will open the
Display>Zoom submenu.
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MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen Gate Mode

A short stroke of the gate

function key enables gate
mode.
While in gate mode, gates can
be moved directly on the touch
screen and the zoom functions
and cursors are disabled on
the touch screen.
Touch screen gate functions
are available on the A-scan, Bscan, and S-scan only
because gates do not appear
on the C-scan.
Gate functions are covered in
detail in a later section.

MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen Cursor Mode

A short stroke of the

cursor function key
enables cursor mode and
displays all cursors.
While in cursor mode,
cursors can be moved
directly on the touch
screen and the zoom
functions and gates are
disabled on the touch
screen.
Cursor functions are
covered in detail in a later
section.

MX2 Training Program MX2 User Interface Overview

The MX2 user interface and display is divided into the following sections:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Main menus.
Sub menus.
Parameter input.
Data view windows.
Header and readings area.
Indication status area. 1

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MX2 Training Program MX2 User Interface - Main Menus

Touching the main menu button will activate the main menu list.
When a main menu is selected the sub menus are available on the vertical left side
and associated input parameters are available on the horizontal bottom of the
display.

MX2 Training Program MX2 User Interface - Keypad

Any parameter that requires a number can be input from a numeric key pad on the
touch screen or through use of the scroll knob and increment keys.
Tapping one time on the field activates it, and a second tap enables the keypad.

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MX2 Training Program MX2 User Interface - Keyboard

Any parameter that requires alpha numeric text can be input from a keyboard on the
touch screen.
Tapping one time on the field activates it, and a second tap enables the keyboard the
input is accepted.

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MX2 Training Program MX2 User Interface Data Displays

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The data widows are

selected from the
Display>Layout list and
are not customizable.
Single or multiple group
displays are available for
compatible layouts.
Displaying data is covered
in detail in a later section.

MX2 Training Program User Interface Header and Readings Area

The readings area is configured for two lists of 4 readings each that are
based on gate data, cursor positions, or special calculations. (8 total)
4 readings are visible at one time and touching this area will toggle between
list 1 and 2.
Readings are covered in detail in a later section.
Additionally, the general gain, PRF, Acquisition speed, file name, data and
time, software version, and encoder position (Scan:XX.XX) also appear in
this area.

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MX2 Training Program User Interface Indication Status Area

The indication status area contains:

Battery status.
Setup status.
A-scan mode.
DAC\TCG status.
Acquisition synchronization. (Encoder\Clock)
Internal temperature.
Calibration status.

Below the indication status area will appear

the relative parameter when function keys
are selected for UT, gate, and cursor
parameter input.
Detailed descriptions of each icon and
function can be found in the MX2 software
user manual and are covered in the
relevant training sections.
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MX2 Training Program User Interface Outdoor Display Scheme

The MX2 display has an outdoor color scheme for use in bright light or direct sun
environments.
The display mode is selected in Preferences>Instrument>Screen>Scheme.

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