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Olympus EPOCH 650 Phased Array Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

The EPOCH 650 design is focused on providing a very high level of flaw detection with the simplicity of a basic instrument.

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$11,000

Economical Size, Quality Performance
The large, full VGA transflective display combined with our patented digital high dynamic range receiver provides a stable, striking A-scan representation in any lighting condition. The EPOCH 650 is designed to meet the requirements of ISO 22232-1 and allows a full range of standard and optional flaw detection features. Multiple onboard reporting tools and a comprehensive data filing system enable you to easily collect and report high quality inspection data. The rugged, ergonomic design allows use in nearly any inspection environment, while the flexible PerfectSquare™ pulser and highest number of digital filters in its class can tackle nearly any application.

The EPOCH 650 Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector combines Olympus’ industry leading conventional flaw detection capabilities with the efficiency of a highly portable, intuitive instrument. The EPOCH 650 flaw detector’s blend of efficient menus and direct access keys allows you to take advantage of the highest quality flaw detection platform with exceptional ease of use.

Designed for All Inspection Environments
The EPOCH 650 is designed for use in nearly any inspection environment, from bench top testing in a laboratory to extreme outdoor and hazardous conditions. Designed for IP rating in either knob (IP66) or navigation pad (IP67) configurations, and tested to very high environmental and reliability standards, the EPOCH 650 allows users in any inspection environment to feel confident in both the performance and durability of the instrument.

Simple and Comfortable Operation
The EPOCH 650 design is focused on providing a very high level of flaw detection with the simplicity of a basic instrument. The EPOCH 650 is designed to be ergonomic, intuitive, and practical for both experienced and novice ultrasonic inspectors.

Intuitive User Interface
The EPOCH 650 user interface is based on the industry leading EPOCH 600 flaw detector. The EPOCH 650 combines a simple menu structure for instrument settings, calibration and software feature adjustment, with the EPOCH brand’s hallmark direct-access key approach for critical inspection functions such as gain and gate adjustment, screen freeze, and file save. Supported in multiple languages, the EPOCH 650 user interface is intuitive for any level of operator.

Vibrant VGA Display with Full Screen Mode
The EPOCH 650 features a full VGA (640 x 480 pixels) resolution display. The horizontal design of the EPOCH 650 optimizes the A-scan size and readability on this high quality display. Built with transflective technology, this VGA display provides excellent clarity in indoor, low lighting conditions using its powerful backlight, as well as in direct sunlight by using the ambient light as a pseudo-backlight.
The full screen mode feature enhances this vibrant display to provide the largest A-scan in an EPOCH series flaw detector!

Options for Comfortable Navigation
In order to accommodate different user needs and preferences, the EPOCH 650 is available in two hardware configurations:

Knob
The adjustment knob on the EPOCH 650 is used along with the CHECK and ESC keys to adjust parameter values in either coarse or fine increments. You have the ability to lock the knob to prevent accidental parameter value changes during an inspection. This configuration provides smooth value slewing for customers who prefer adjusting parameters using a knob. The knob configuration is designed to meet the requirements of IP66.

Navigation Pad
The EPOCH 650 navigation pad is a hallmark feature of the EPOCH flaw detectors. The up and down arrows on the navigation pad are used for coarse parameter adjustment, and the left and right arrows for fine adjustment. The navigation pad also contains additional functions and frequently used parameters such as gain, save, and the CHECK and ESC keys. The navigation pad configuration is designed to meet the requirements of IP67.

Key Features

  • Designed to meet the requirements of ISO 22232-1
  • PerfectSquareTM tunable square wave pulser
  • Full screen A-scan mode
  • Digital high dynamic range receiver
  • Thirty digital filters for enhanced signal-to-noise ratio
  • 2 kHz PRF for rapid scanning
  • Knob or navigation pad adjustment configurations
  • Large, full VGA sunlight readable display
  • 15+ hours of battery life
  • Standard dynamic DAC/TCG and onboard DGS/AVG
  • Multiple on-board report formats
  • MicroSD memory card for data transfers
  • Optional Corrosion Module software with Encoded B-scan
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG) for PC communication
  • Alarm and VGA outputs
  • Optional analog output


Specification

GENERAL
Display type Full VGA (640 x 480 pixels) transflective color LCD, 60 Hz update rate
Display dimensions (W x H x D) 117 mm x 89 mm, 146 mm
Keypad English, International, Japanese, Chinese
Languages English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian
Transducer connections BNC or Number 1 LEMO
Data storage 100,000 IDs onboard, removable 2 GB MicroSD card (standard)
Battery type Single lithium-ion rechargeable standard
Battery life 15 h to 16 h (lithium-ion)
Power requirements 100 VAC to 120 VAC, 200 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 HZ to 60 Hz
Overall dimensions (W x H x D) 236 mm x 167 mm x 70 mm
Weight 1.6 kg
INSTRUMENT INPUTS / OUTPUTS
USB Ports USB On-The-Go (OTG)
RS-232 Port Yes
Video Output VGA output standard
Analog Output 1x analog output (optional), Selectable 1 V/10 V Full Scale, 4mA max
Alarm Output 3 alarm outputs, 5 V TTL, 10 mA
Trigger I/O Trigger input, 5V TTL; Trigger output, 5V TTL, 10 mA max
Encoder Inputs 1-axis encoder line (quadrature - Corrosion Module mode only)
RECEIVER
Gain 0 to 110 dB
Maximum input signal 20 V p-p
Receiver input impedance 400 Ω ± 5%
Receiver bandwidth 0.2 MHz to 26.5 MHz at -3 dB
Digital filter settings Thirty digital filter sets standard
Seven ISO 22232-1:2020 compliant filters (0.2-10 MHz, 2.0-21.5 MHz, 8.0-26.5 MHz, 0.5-4 MHz, 0.2-1.2 MHz, 1.5-8.5 MHz, 5-15 MHz)
Rectification Full-wave, Positive Half-wave, Negative Half-wave, RF
System linearity Horizontal: ± 0.5% FSW
Resolution 0.25% FSH, amplifier accuracy ± 1dB
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
PULSER
Pulser Tunable Square Wave
PRF 10 Hz to 2000 Hz in 10 Hz increments
Energy settings 100 V, 200 V, 300 V or 400 V
Pulse width Adjustable from 25 ns to 5,000 ns (0.1 MHz) with PerfectSquare™ technology
Damping 50, 100, 200, 400 Ω

CALIBRATION
Automated calibration Velocity, Zero Offset, Straight Beam (First Backwall or Echo-to-Echo), Angle Beam (Soundpath or Depth)
Test modes Pulse Echo, Dual, or Through Transmission
Units Millimeters, inches, or microseconds
Range 3.36 mm to 13,388 mm (0.132 in. to 527.10 in.) @ 5,900 m/s (0.2320 in./μ)
Velocity 635 m/s to 15240 m/s (0.0250 in./µs to 0.6000 in./µs)
Zero offset 0 µs to 750 µs
Display delay -59 mm to 13,401 mm (-2.320 in. to 526.97 in.) @ longitudinal velocity in steel
Refracted angle 0° to 90° in 0.1° increments

GATES
Measurement gates 2 fully independent gates for amplitude and TOF measurements
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 (Gate 1 and Gate 2)
MEASUREMENT
Measurement display locations 5 locations available (manual or auto selection)
Gate (1, 2) Thickness, Soundpath, Projection, Depth, Amplitude, Time-Of-Flight, Min./Max. Depth, Min./Max. Amplitude
Echo-to-Echo Standard Gate 2-Gate 1, Optional IF Gate Tracking
Other measurements Overshoot (dB) value for DGS/AVG, ERS (equivalent reflector size) for DGS/AVG, AWS D1.1/D1.5 A, B, C and D values, Reject Value, Echo to RefdB values
DAC/TCG Standard
DAC points Up to 50 points, 110 dB dynamic range
Special DAC modes Custom DAC (up to 6 curves), 20-80% View
Curved surface correction Standard OD or Bar correction for Angle Beam measurements
Corrosion Zero-cross measurement algorithm, V-Path correction, Single or Echo-to-Echo, Encoded B-scan

ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS
IP Rating Designed to meet the standards of the Ingress Protection (IP) rating number IP67 (navigation pad version) or IP66 (knob version) per IEC 60529-2004 (Degrees of Protection provided by enclosures – IP Code).

The product design was confirmed to meet the IP rating by means of Olympus internal design verification test process that occurs prior to the release of the product to production.
Explosive Atmosphere Safe operation as defined by Class I, Division 2, Group D, as defined in the National Fire Protection Association Code (NFPA 70), Article 500, and tested using MIL-STD-810F, Method 511.4, Procedure I.
Shock Tested MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5 Procedure I, 6 cycles each axis, 15g, 11 ms half sine.
Vibration Tested MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Annex C, Figure 6, general exposure: 1 hour each axis
Operating Temperature –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Battery Storage Temperature 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)


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