EPOCH XT Training Presentation

Introduction and Basic Operation

 EPOCH XT
Calibration

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Straight Beam Calibration
 Materials:

 TRANSDUCER  CABLE
– A109S-SM – BCM-74-6

 COUPLANT
 TEST BLOCK – B-2
– 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:
To Reset

To Confirm

Press to Exit this SETUP when completed

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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
CAPTURE AND CALIBRATE
 Move the transducer to the .500” step (THICK STANDARD)

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:

 TRANSDUCER + WEDGE  CABLE

– A431S-SM – BCB-74-6
– ABWS-6-45
 COUPLANT
 TEST BLOCK – B-2
– TB7541-1 12
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:
To Reset

To Confirm

Press to Exit this SETUP when completed

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Angle Beam Calibration
 INITIAL SETUP

50 dB of Gain =

.1280 in/us Velocity =

45 Deg Angle =

2.25Mhz Transducer = 2.27 Mhz

10” Range =

.5 – 4.0 Mhz Filter =

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Angle Beam Calibration1/4 Locate Beam Index Point
 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.

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Angle Beam Calibration2/4 Verify Refracted Angle
 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 .

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Angle Beam Calibration2/4 Verify Refracted Angle
 Verify the Refracted Angle

– 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.

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Angle Beam Calibration3/4 Calibrating for Distance
– 1. Couple the transducer to the IIW Block so that the
Beam Index Point is directly over the 0 deg mark.

4” 1”

– 2. Adjust Gain so
that 2 waveforms
are observed
(the 4” and 9”).

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 Angle Beam Calibration3/4 Calibrating for Distance
 Peak the 4” echo using

 Press to capture the

echo and press Auto-8
Note: The Peak Mem must be turned off before pressing the CAL key

 With the Gate on the 4” echo,

press then

 Enter

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Angle Beam Calibration3/4 Calibrating for Distance
 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

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 Angle Beam Calibration4/4 Calibrating for Sensitivity
 On the underside of the IIW
Block, peak the 0.060” hole 0.060” side
drilled hole

 GATE button, bring the peak

of this echo to 80%

 Press then
This sets the Ref Gain

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 Angle Beam Calibration4/4 Calibrating for Sensitivity
 The Reference Gain has
been set.
 To adjust Scanning dB:
– In 6.0 dB Increments

– 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 – 2D with Custom Pt.
– Sequential – 2D EPRI
– Seq. with Custom Pt. – 3D
– 2D – Boiler
 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.

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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
XT’s 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:

ID# File Name Measurements Unit

This window shows a list of all of

the ID’s 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#.

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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 instrument’s
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 instrument’s 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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Questions??

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