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AWS Activation
The AWS D1.1 / D1.5 Option is activated in the MEAS SETUP Menu
under the Options TAB.
AWS Activation
After AWS D1.1 / D1.5 is turned ON, the operator must capture a
reference echo. This is shown in the screenshots below:
AWS Measurement
Once the reference echo has been captured the EPOCH XT will
automatically provide a D rating for a non-saturated gated reflector.
This is shown below:
The instrument will store all setup parameters, measurements, the
A-Scan, as well as the values for A, B, C, and D from the AWS
formula.
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EPOCH XT
Calibration
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Straight Beam Calibration
Materials:
CABLE
BCM-74-6
COUPLANT
B-2
TRANSDUCER
A109S-SM
TEST BLOCK
2214E
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Straight Beam Calibration
Parameters Reset
Parameters Reset will revert to the factory default settings.
PRESS:
In the RESETS section,
Select PARAMETERS:
Press to Exit this SETUP when completed
To Reset
To Confirm
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Straight Beam Calibration
Place a Drop of Couplant on the .200 and .500 Steps and
set the transducer on the .200 (THIN STANDARD) step.
INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS SETUP
10 dB of Gain =
.2320 in/uS Velocity =
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Straight Beam Calibration
INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS SETUP
5 Mhz Transducer =
1.5 8.5 Filter =
1 Range =
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Straight Beam Calibration
CAPTURE AND CALIBRATE
Gate 1 Start
= .200
Gate 1 Width
= .200
Echo Height = 80%
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Straight Beam Calibration
CAPTURE AND CALIBRATE
Calibrate to .200 Step
Enter .2
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Straight Beam Calibration
Move the transducer to the .500 step (THICK STANDARD)
CAPTURE AND CALIBRATE
Gate 1 Start = .500
Echo Height = 80%
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Straight Beam Calibration
CAPTURE AND CALIBRATE
Calibrate to .500 Step
Enter .5
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Straight Beam Calibration
Straight Beam Calibration is complete.
Capturing Echoes with the gate will give you readings in
the top right. Editing the placement of these readings can
be done in the MEAS SETUP Menu.
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Angle Beam Calibration
Materials:
CABLE
BCB-74-6
COUPLANT
B-2
TRANSDUCER + WEDGE
A431S-SM
ABWS-6-45
TEST BLOCK
TB7541-1
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Angle Beam Calibration
4 Steps for an Angle Beam Calibration
1. Locate the Beam Index Point (BIP) of the Probe.
2. Verify the Refracted Angle
3. Calibrate for Distance (Using the Auto-Cal Feature)
4. Calibrate for Sensitivity
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Angle Beam Calibration
Parameters Reset
Parameters Reset will revert to the factory default settings.
PRESS:
In the RESETS section,
Select PARAMETERS:
Press to Exit this SETUP when completed
To Reset
To Confirm
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Angle Beam Calibration
INITIAL SETUP
50 dB of Gain =
.1280 in/us Velocity =
45 Deg Angle =
2.25Mhz Transducer =
10 Range =
.5 4.0 Mhz Filter =
2.27 Mhz
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Angle Beam Calibration
Locate the Beam Index Point:
1. Align the wedge with the zero mark on the IIW Type I Block
2. Move the transducer forward and backward until the echo amplitude from the 4 arc
is peaked (The Peak Memory can be used for this by pressing: )
3. After the signal has been peaked,
mark on the wedge directly over the
zero mark on the IIW. This is the
Beam Index Point.
1/4 Locate Beam Index Point
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Angle Beam Calibration
Verify the Refracted Angle
1. Position the transducer over the appropriate angle mark on the IIW Block (In this
case it is the 45 deg located on the bottom side of the IIW).
2. Mover the transducer forward and backward to peak up echo from the large
circular hole in the block. Peak Memory aids in this process by pressing .
2/4 Verify Refracted Angle
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Verify the Refracted Angle
Angle Beam Calibration
After the signal is peaked, hold the transducer stationary. Verify that the Beam
Index Point mark on the wedge is equal to the degrees called out on the IIW
Block.
This is the REFRACTED ANGLE for the transducer and wedge.
If the Beta Value differs from the one initially entered, enter a new angle by
pressing and fine tuning the angle using keys.
2/4 Verify Refracted Angle
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1. Couple the transducer to the IIW Block so that the
Beam Index Point is directly over the 0 deg mark.
Angle Beam Calibration
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2. Adjust Gain so
that 2 waveforms
are observed
(the 4 and 9).
3/4 Calibrating for Distance
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Angle Beam Calibration
Peak the 4 echo using
Press to capture the
echo and press Auto-8
With the Gate on the 4 echo,
press then
Enter
Then to continue
Note: The Peak Mem must be turned off before pressing the CAL key
3/4 Calibrating for Distance
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Angle Beam Calibration
Move the Gate to the 9
echo and bring it to 80%
Auto-80 Feature
Press then
Enter the distance of 9 by
followed by
3/4 Calibrating for Distance
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On the underside of the IIW
Block, peak the 0.060 hole
GATE button, bring the peak
of this echo to 80%
Press then
This sets the Ref Gain
Angle Beam Calibration
0.060 side
drilled hole
4/4 Calibrating for Sensitivity
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The Reference Gain has
been set.
To adjust Scanning dB:
In 6.0 dB Increments
Angle Beam Calibration
4/4 Calibrating for Sensitivity
In 0.1 dB Increments
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EPOCH XT
Datalogger
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EPOCH XT Datalogger
The EPOCH XT has an advanced datalogger designed for typical flaw
detection use and also for corrosion thickness gauging surveys.
The datalogger is located in a menu similar to the three setup menus
discussed previously.
The datalogger allows the operator to setup several file types
Incremental
Sequential
Seq. with Custom Pt.
2D
Up to 10,000 IDs may be saved. Every ID contains: Operator selected
measurements, A-Scan, Instrument Setup, Software Option Setup,
Alarm Conditions, Display Flags/Markers, and Peak Mem / Peak Hold
conditions.
2D with Custom Pt.
2D EPRI
3D
Boiler
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EPOCH XT Datalogger
The operator has the ability to enter additional information for each file
created:
Description
Inspector ID
Location Note
Onboard Reports with customized
headers may be created.
Instrument Parameter and Database
resets may be performed
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EPOCH XT Datalogger Menu
PRESS:
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EPOCH XT Datalogger Menu
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EPOCH XT File Open TAB
The File Open TAB displays a list of all of the files in the EPOCH
XTs datalogger.
The operator uses the Up and Down Arrow Keys to highlight the
desired file.
For the highlighted file the instrument will display:
Filename
File Type
Date and Time Created
Description
Inspector ID
Location Note
There are two levels of Function
key presets in this TAB.
Level 1
Level 2
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EPOCH XT File Open TAB
File Open Tab Function Key Descriptions
OPEN This will open the selected file and return the operator to the
live screen. This does NOT recall any instrument setup parameters.
This function only makes the opened file the current save-to location.
CONTENTS This function allows the operator to view the individual
stored IDs within a file. You will see all stored measurements, the A-
Scan, Setup Parameters, etc.
SUMMARY This function allows the operator to view the saved
measurements for each stored ID within the file.
CANCEL Returns the operator to the live A-Scan display.
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EPOCH XT File Open TAB
File Open Tab Function Key Descriptions continued
RENAME Allows the operator to rename the file in a popup box as
shown in the screenshot below:
CLEAR Clears data stored within the selected file.
DELETE Deletes the selected file and all data.
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EPOCH XT File CONTENTS
When the operator view the contents of a file he will see a scrollable
window as shown in the screenshots below:
The operator uses the up and down arrow
keys to view the entire ID.
The top of the window shows the A-Scan and
instrument measurements.
The bottom of the window shows the
instrument setup parameters and any
additional measurements. In this case you
see AWS D1.1 related measurements
displayed at the bottom of the ID window.
The operator uses the Left and Right Arrow
keys to move from one ID to the next within
the file.
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EPOCH XT File CONTENTS
When the operator view the contents of a file he will see a scrollable
window as shown in the screenshots below:
File CONTENTS Function Key Descriptions:
FIRST Jumps to the first ID in the file.
LAST Jumps to the last ID in the file.
RECALL Recalls the selected ID and returns to the
live screen. The instrument setup will be frozen on recall.
The operator must press [MEAS/RESET] to begin
inspecting.
CLEAR Clears the data in the selected ID
FIND Allows the operator to type in the name of an ID
and jump directly to it.
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EPOCH XT File SUMMARY
When the operator view the contents of a file he will see a scrollable
window as shown in the screenshot below:
This window shows a list of all of
the IDs within the file, the
measurement units (in, mm, or
usec), and the measurements that
the operator has chosen to store.
Up to 5 measurements can be
stored and viewed for each ID#.
ID# File Name Measurements Unit
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EPOCH XT Create TAB
The EPOCH XT Create TAB allows the operator to setup and create
new files that will be placed in the list located under the Open TAB.
The Create tab is made up of several CONTROL GROUPS. These will
change based on the file type that is being created. In general, the file
creation procedure is:
1. Select the file type
2. Name the file
3. Setup an ID prefix if desired
4. Build the ID list
5. Select ID increment method
6. Enter description if desired
7. Enter inspector ID if desired
8. Enter location note if desired
9. Press F1 to CREATE the file
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EPOCH XT Page Setup TAB
The PageSetup TAB is used to generate onboard reports in the
EPOCH XT. This TAB provides the operator with up to 8 Labels and
Headers that will appear at the top of a printed report. These reports
may be printed directly from the instrument to a PCL5 compatible USB
printer.
The operator also uses this tab
to setup the onboard printer
driver for laser jet or bubble jet,
draft mode or high quality, and
color or black and white.
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EPOCH XT Sample Report
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EPOCH XT Resets Tab
The Resets TAB is used to reset the instrument to the condition it was
in when it shipped from the factory.
Master / Database Resets all parameters and clears the instruments
datalogger. This will also shut down the instrument.
Parameters Loads the factory default setup parameters and returns
the operator to the live A-Scan display.
Editable Parameters Reloads factory
values for all function key presets.
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EPOCH XT
Accessories
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EPOCH XT Accessories
Batteries When placing an order you will be able to specify NiMH or
Lithium Ion battery. The instrument
and its external charger can charge
both battery types.
C-Cells All EPOCH XTs have the
ability to use Alkaline C-Cell
batteries. Every instrument will ship
with a foam block to help hold C-Cell
batteries in place before the battery
door is closed.
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EPOCH XT Accessories
External Charger The EPOCH XT
has an external smart battery
charger available as an option. This
battery charger has the ability to
calibrate these batteries periodically
greatly extending their useful life.
Sun Shade The sun shade casts a
shadow on the EPXT display. Outdoor
conditions might require this
accessory for better visibility. The sun
shade grips onto the XXX with or
without the Rubber Boot.
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EPOCH XT Accessories
Hardware I/O This option should be ordered when the instrument is
ordered because an upgrade requires the instrument to be sent to a
service center.
Hardware I/O cable We are designing a 16 pin LEMO cable to match
the instruments I/O port. The cable will not have a connection on the
non-instrument end. This cable will be supplied with an output diagram
for integration.
Rubber Boot The rubber boot
features an removable plastic window
that protects the instruments
permanently bonded display window.
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EPOCH XT Accessories
Chest Harness The EPOCH 4 chest harness is available for use with
the EPOCH XT. Since D-Rings are case mounted the Rubber Boot is
not required for chest harness use.
Transport Case The EPOCH XT Transport case is being designed to
allow more storage of transducers, extra batteries, cables, couplant, etc.
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