Atec Epoch-600 User Manual

ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTOR

EPOCH 600

• CompactandRugged

• VividVGADisplay

• IntuitiveInterface

• EN12668-1Compliant

920-213F-EN

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EPOCH 600 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector:
Economical Size, Quality Performance

The EPOCH 600 Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector combines
Olympus’ industry leading conventional flaw detection capabili­ties with the efficiency of a highly portable, intuitive instrument.
The EPOCH 600 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.

The large, full VGA transflective display combined with our
patent-pending digital high dynamic range receiver provides a
stable, striking A-scan representation in any lighting condition.
Available in two hardware configurations, the EPOCH 600 offers
you the choice to adjust parameters with a knob or with a naviga­tion area on the keypad. The EPOCH 600 is designed to meet the
requirements of EN12668-1 and allows a full range of standard
and optional flaw detection features. The rugged, ergonomic
design allows use in nearly any inspection environment, while
the flexible PerfectSquare™ pulser and digital filtering capabilities
can tackle nearly any application.

Economy with Quality

The EPOCH 600 combines the efficiency of a basic flaw detector
with the quality of Olympus’ most powerful fully digital ultrasonic
instruments. A full range of dynamic, reliable inspection features
are packaged with economy of size and ease of use. This optimal
balance brings powerful flaw detection features within reach of
any level of inspector.

Key Features

■ Designed to meet the requirements of EN12668-1

■ PerfectSquare

■ Digital high dynamic range receiver

■ Eight 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

■ Long battery life, supporting lithium-ion or alkaline batteries

■ Standard dynamic DAC/TVG and onboard DGS/AVG

■ 2 GB MicroSD memory card for data transfers and storage

■ USB On-The-Go (OTG) for PC communication

■ Alarm and VGA outputs

■ Optional analog output

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tunable square wave pulser

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Simple and Durable Operation

The EPOCH 600 design is focused on providing a very high level
of flaw detection with the simplicity of a basic instrument. The
EPOCH 600 is designed to be ergonomic, intuitive, and practical
for both experienced and novice ultrasonic inspectors.

Intuitive User Interface

The EPOCH 600 user interface is based on the industry approved
EPOCH 1000 Series imaging flaw detector. The EPOCH 600 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 600 user interface is
intuitive for any level of operator.

Portable Design for All Inspection Environments

The EPOCH 600 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 600 allows users in any inspection environment
to feel confident in both the performance and durability of
the instrument. The instrument is tested for vibration, shock,
explosive atmosphere, and wide temperature ranges. And with
a battery life to exceed 12 hours, the EPOCH 600 is the perfect
solution for remote inspection locations.

Vibrant Full VGA Display

The EPOCH 600 features a full VGA (640 x 480 pixels) resolu­tion display. The horizontal design of the EPOCH 600 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.

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