Olympus nortec 600 User Manual

NORTEC 600

Eddy Current Flaw Detector

User’s Manual

DMTA-10040-01EN — Rev. E
February 2018

This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively.
Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.

Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.

Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas, 48 Woerd Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453, USA

Copyright © 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 by Olympus. All rights reserved. No part of this
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permission of Olympus.

This document was prepared with particular attention to usage to ensure the accuracy of the
information contained therein, and corresponds to the version of the product manufactured
prior to the date appearing on the title page. There could, however, be some differences
between the manual and the product if the product was modified thereafter.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Part number: DMTA-10040-01EN
Rev. E
February 2018

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Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations ....................................................................................... ix

Labels and Symbols ........................................................................................... 1

Important Information — Please Read Before Use ..................................... 7

Intended Use .......................................................................................................................... 7

Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................ 7

Instrument Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 8

Repair and Modification ....................................................................................................... 9

Patent Rights Protection ....................................................................................................... 9

Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 10

Safety Signal Words ............................................................................................................. 10

Note Signal Words ............................................................................................................... 11

Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Warnings ............................................................................................................................... 12

Battery Precautions .............................................................................................................. 13

Equipment Disposal ............................................................................................................ 14

CE (European Community) ............................................................................................... 14

WEEE Directive .................................................................................................................... 14

China RoHS .......................................................................................................................... 15

Korea Communications Commission (KCC) ................................................................... 16

EMC Directive Compliance ................................................................................................ 16

FCC (USA) Compliance ...................................................................................................... 16

ICES-001 (Canada) Compliance ........................................................................................ 17

Warranty Information ......................................................................................................... 17

Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 18

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 19

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1. Instrument Overview ................................................................................ 21

1.1 Operating Principle ................................................................................................... 21

1.2 Contents of the Case ................................................................................................. 22

1.3 Connectors ................................................................................................................. 23

1.4 Power Requirements ................................................................................................. 26

1.4.1 Charger/Adaptor ............................................................................................ 27

1.4.2 Battery Compartment .................................................................................... 30

1.4.3 Lithium-Ion Battery ....................................................................................... 31

1.4.4 Alkaline Batteries ........................................................................................... 32

1.5 Optional microSD Card Installation ....................................................................... 33

1.6 NORTEC 600 Hardware Features .......................................................................... 34

1.6.1 Hardware Overview ...................................................................................... 35

1.6.1.1 Front Panel and SmartKnob ............................................................... 36

1.6.1.2 Keypad .................................................................................................. 37

1.6.2 Connectors ....................................................................................................... 42

1.6.2.1 Probe and BNC Connectors ............................................................... 42

1.6.2.2 Input/Output (I/O) and VGA OUT Connectors .............................. 42

1.6.2.3 microSD and USB Port ........................................................................ 44

1.6.3 Various Hardware Features .......................................................................... 45

1.6.3.1 Instrument Stand ................................................................................. 45

1.6.3.2 O-Ring Gasket and Membrane Seals ................................................ 46

1.6.3.3 Display Protection ............................................................................... 46

1.6.4 Environmental Ratings .................................................................................. 46

2. Software User Interface ............................................................................ 49

2.1 Starting Up the Instrument ...................................................................................... 49

2.1.1 Navigating the Application Menu ............................................................... 50

2.1.2 Main Inspection Screen ................................................................................. 51

2.2 Selecting from the Menus ........................................................................................ 54

2.3 Displaying All Functions Simultaneously — ALL SETTINGS Menu ............... 54

2.3.1 Using the ALL SETTINGS Menu ................................................................. 55

2.3.2 Special Functions in the ALL SETTINGS Menu ........................................ 56

2.4 Displaying Real-Time Readings ............................................................................. 56

2.4.1 Enabling Real-Time Readings on the Main Inspection Screen ................ 59

2.4.2 Enabling the Real-Time Readings in Full-Screen Mode — FULL NEXT

key .................................................................................................................... 60

3. Initial Setup ................................................................................................ 63

3.1 Setting the User Interface Language and the Decimal Symbol .......................... 63

3.2 Setting the Clock ....................................................................................................... 64

3.3 Changing the Location of Saved Files .................................................................... 64

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3.4 Changing the Display Settings ................................................................................ 65

3.5 Changing the Display Brightness ........................................................................... 66

3.6 Adjusting Auto Erase ............................................................................................... 67

3.7 Selecting the Startup Screen .................................................................................... 67

3.8 Enabling Knobless Entry for Harsh Environments ............................................. 68

4. Control Functions ...................................................................................... 69

4.1 PowerLink .................................................................................................................. 69

4.2 Instrument Controls ................................................................................................. 70

4.2.1 Display ............................................................................................................. 71

4.2.2 Power and Lock Buttons ............................................................................... 71

4.2.3 Direct-Function Keys ..................................................................................... 71

4.2.4 Menu Keys ...................................................................................................... 77

4.2.5 Knob ................................................................................................................. 78

4.2.6 Hidden Function — Screen Capture ........................................................... 78

4.2.7 Knobless Entry ............................................................................................... 78

4.2.8 Ambidextrous Controls ................................................................................. 79

4.2.9 FULL NEXT key ............................................................................................. 80

4.3 Menus ......................................................................................................................... 82

4.3.1 Frequency (FREQ 1) Menu — MAIN FILTER Key ................................... 82

4.3.2 Filter Menu — MAIN FILTER Key .............................................................. 84

4.3.3 Special Menu — MAIN FILTER Key ........................................................... 85

4.3.4 Display Menu — DISP Key .......................................................................... 87

4.3.5 Alarm Menu — ALARM Key ...................................................................... 91

4.3.6 Memory Menu — MEM Key ........................................................................ 92

4.3.7 Memory Text Editor ....................................................................................... 96

4.3.8 Advanced Setup Menu — ADV SETUP Menu Key .................................. 99

4.4 Dual Frequency Menus .......................................................................................... 109

4.4.1 Frequency (FREQ 1) Menu — MAIN FILTER Key ................................. 109

4.4.2 Frequency (FREQ 2) Menu — MAIN FILTER Key ................................. 111

4.4.3 MIX Menu in Dual Frequency — MAIN FILTER Key ........................... 113

4.4.4 Filter Menu in Dual Frequency — MAIN FILTER Key .......................... 114

4.4.5 Special Menu in Dual Frequency — MAIN FILTER Key ....................... 114

4.4.6 Display Menu in Dual Frequency — DISP Key ...................................... 116

4.4.7 ALARM Menu in Dual Frequency — ALARM Key ............................... 118

5. Using the Instrument .............................................................................. 119

5.1 Common NORTEC 600 Applications .................................................................. 120

5.1.1 Detecting Surface-Breaking Cracks — General Purpose Procedure for All

NORTEC 600 Models .................................................................................. 120

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5.1.2 Inspecting Fastener Holes with a Rotating Scanner — NORTEC 600S and

NORTEC 600D Models ................................................................................ 126

5.1.3 Detecting Sub-Surface Cracks at Very Low Frequency — All

NORTEC 600 Models ................................................................................... 135

5.1.4 Inspecting Welds on Ferromagnetic Materials — All NORTEC 600

Models ........................................................................................................... 141

5.1.5 Evaluating Paint Thickness on Ferromagnetic Material — All

NORTEC 600 Models ................................................................................... 148

5.1.6 Measuring Conductivity and Nonconductive Coating Thickness —

NORTEC 600C, NORTEC 600S, and NORTEC 600D Models ............... 154

5.1.7 Inspecting Aircraft Wheels — All NORTEC 600 Models ....................... 160

5.1.8 Inspecting Critical Fastener Holes with a Controlled Translation

(Indexing) Scanner — NORTEC 600S and NORTEC 600D Models ..... 166

5.2 Special and Educational Applications ................................................................. 173

5.2.1 Using the Impedance Plane Theory and Display — All NORTEC 600

Models ........................................................................................................... 174

5.2.2 Sorting Metals by Evaluating Conductivity — All NORTEC 600

Models ........................................................................................................... 177

5.2.3 Evaluating Nonconductive Coating (Paint) Thickness — All NORTEC 600

Models ........................................................................................................... 181

5.2.4 Evaluating Metal Thickness and Using Thickness Curve Theory — All

NORTEC 600 Models ................................................................................... 185

5.3 Advanced Dual Frequency Applications ............................................................ 189

5.3.1 Detecting Corrosion Using Dual Frequency to Reduce the Pillowing

Effect — NORTEC 600D Model ................................................................. 190

5.3.2 Detecting Sub-Surface Cracks Using Dual Frequency in a Lap Splice with

Anodized and Alodine Rivets — NORTEC 600D Model ....................... 201

5.3.3 Inspecting Heat Exchanger Tubing Using Dual Frequency —

NORTEC 600D Model ................................................................................. 215

5.4 Heat Exchanger Tubing Applications .................................................................. 228

5.4.1 ECT Pitting, Wear, and Cracks — NORTEC 600D Model ...................... 230

5.4.1.1 Using the Application ....................................................................... 233

5.4.1.2 Displaying Reference Signals .......................................................... 248

5.4.1.3 Using the ALL-IN-1 (Strip Chart) Display .................................... 249

5.4.2 ECT Erosion and Corrosion — NORTEC 600D Model .......................... 251

5.4.3 RFT Pitting and Wear — NORTEC 600D Model ..................................... 256

5.4.3.1 Using the Application ....................................................................... 259

5.4.3.2 Enhancing the Signal with the LO PASS Filter ............................. 268

5.4.3.3 Using the ALL-IN-1 Display ............................................................ 269

5.4.4 RFT Erosion and Corrosion — NORTEC 600D Model ........................... 271

5.4.4.1 Using the Application ....................................................................... 272

5.4.4.2 Using the Overlay Display ............................................................... 277

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5.4.4.3 Optimizing the Frequency ............................................................... 278

5.4.5 NFT Pitting (Differential) — NORTEC 600D Model .............................. 279

5.4.6 NFT Erosion and Corrosion (Absolute) — NORTEC 600D Model ...... 286

5.5 Alarm Menus ........................................................................................................... 292

5.5.1 Alarm DEFINE Menu .................................................................................. 292

5.5.2 Selecting the Alarm Shape and Position — Alarm 1, 2, and 3 Menus .. 294

5.5.3 SWEEP alarm ................................................................................................ 295

6. NORTEC PC Software ............................................................................ 297

6.1 Importing Files ........................................................................................................ 297

6.2 Capturing a Screen Image Using NORTEC PC .................................................. 300

6.3 Upgrading the Instrument Software Using NORTEC PC ................................ 302

6.4 Upgrading the Instrument Software without NORTEC PC ............................. 305

6.5 Creating a PDF ........................................................................................................ 307

6.6 Issuing Remote Commands to the NORTEC 600 from a PC ............................ 308

6.7 Remotely Controlling the NORTEC 600 from a PC ........................................... 318

6.8 Managing Files on the NORTEC 600 from your PC .......................................... 320

6.9 Unlocking NORTEC 600 Upgrade Options with your PC ............................... 323

6.10 Backing Up the NORTEC 600 Files ...................................................................... 325

6.11 Restoring or Cloning the NORTEC 600 Files ...................................................... 327

7. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................................... 329

7.1 Lithium-Ion Battery ................................................................................................ 329

7.2 Error Messages ........................................................................................................ 330

7.3 Probe Care and Diagnostics .................................................................................. 331

Appendix A: Specifications ......................................................................... 333

A.1 General and Environmental Specifications ......................................................... 333

A.2 Input/Output Specifications .................................................................................. 338

Appendix B: Accessories, Replacement Parts, and Upgrades ............... 341

List of Figures ................................................................................................. 347

List of Tables ................................................................................................... 357

Index ................................................................................................................. 359

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List of Abbreviations

A/C air conditioner

AC alternating current

CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory

DC direct current

ECT eddy current testing

EFUP environment-friendly use period

GB gigabyte

I/O input-output

ID identification

ID internal diameter

IP ingress protection

LCD liquid crystal display

LED light-emitting diode

Li-ion lithium-ion

MIL military

mil one-thousandths of one inch (0.0254 mm)

N/A not applicable

NFT near-field testing

OD outside diameter

OEM original equipment manufacturer

P/N part number

PC personal computer

RFT remote-field testing

SD secure digital (card)

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SPC statistical process control

USB universal serial bus

VGA video graphics array

WEEE waste electrical and electronic equipment

WT wall thickness

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Instruction and rating label (see Table 1 on page 2)

Labels and Symbols

Safety-related labels and symbols are attached to the instrument at the locations
shown in Figure i-1 on page 1. If any or all of the labels or symbols are missing or
illegible, please contact Olympus.

Figure i‑1 Label attached to the back of the instrument

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Serial number location (see Table 1 on page 2)

Figure i‑2 Location of the serial number

Table 1 Content of the rating label

This symbol indicates the location of the membrane vent.

The direct current symbol.

Efficiency of battery chargers specific to California, USA.

Labels and Symbols2

Content

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Table 1 Content of the rating label (continued)

The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be
collected separately.

The regulatory compliance mark (RCM) label indicates that
the product complies with all applicable standards, and has
been registered with the Australian Communications and
Media Authority (ACMA) for placement on the Australian
market.

Seller and user shall be noticed that this equipment is suitable
for electromagnetic equipment for office work (class A) and it
can be used outside home. The MSIP code for the
NORTEC 600 is the following: MSIP-REM-OYN-N600.

The CE marking is a declaration that this product conforms to
all the applicable directives of the European Community. See
the Declaration of Conformity for details. Contact your Olympus
representative for more information.

The China RoHS mark indicates the product’s Environment­Friendly Use Period (EFUP). The EFUP is defined as the
number of years for which listed controlled substances will not
leak or chemically deteriorate while in the product. The EFUP
for the NORTEC 600 has been determined to be 15 years. Note:
The Environment-Friendly Use Period (EFUP) is not meant to
be interpreted as the period assuring functionality and
product performance.

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RFT adaptor label

ECT and NFT adaptor label

Part identification label

Table 1 Content of the rating label (continued)

SERIAL The serial number is a nine (9) digit number in the following

format:

yynnnddmm

where:

yy Production year

nnn Unit number manufactured that day

dd Production day

mm Production month

For example, the 130050609 serial number indicates that the
fifth unit (005) was produced on 6 September 2013.

Table 2 Content of the probe adaptor labels

Labels and Symbols4

Content

The direct current symbol.

The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be
collected separately.

Table 2 Content of the probe adaptor labels (continued)

Part

identification

information

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The CE marking is a declaration that this product conforms to
all the applicable directives of the European Community. See
the Declaration of Conformity for details. Contact your Olympus
representative for more information.

The China RoHS mark indicates the product’s Environment­Friendly Use Period (EFUP). The EFUP is defined as the
number of years for which listed controlled substances will not
leak or chemically deteriorate while in the product. The EFUP
for the NORTEC 600 probe cable has been determined to be
15 years. Note: The Environment-Friendly Use Period (EFUP)
is not meant to be interpreted as the period assuring
functionality and product performance.

The warning symbol indicates that the user must read the
user’s manual in order to find out the nature of the potential
hazards and any actions to avoid them.

The product’s part number and description.

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WARNING

Important Information — Please Read Before Use

Intended Use

The NORTEC 600 is designed to perform nondestructive inspections on industrial
and commercial materials.

Do not use the NORTEC 600 for any purpose other than its intended use. It must
never be used to inspect or examine human or animal body parts.

Instruction Manual

This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus
product safely and effectively. Before using this product, thoroughly review this
instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.

Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.

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IMPORTANT

NOTE

CAUTION

Some of the details of components illustrated in this manual may differ from the
components installed on your instrument. However, the operating principles remain
the same.

Instrument Compatibility

Only use the NORTEC 600 instrument with the following ancillary equipment:

• Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack (Olympus P/N: 600-BAT-L-2
[U8760058])

• Optional stand-alone external battery charger (Olympus P/N: EPXT-EC-X
[U8767043]), where “X” denotes the power cord type (see Table 12 on page 342).

• Charger/adaptor (Olympus P/N: EP-MCA-X), where “X” denotes the power cord
type (see Table 14 on page 343).

See “Accessories, Replacement Parts, and Upgrades” on page 341 for more details
about accessories.

Always use equipment and accessories that meet Olympus specifications. Using
incompatible equipment could cause equipment malfunction and/or damage, or
human injury.

The following rotating scanners are compatible with the NORTEC 600S and
NORTEC 600D instrument models:

• MiniMite

•Spitfire

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CAUTION

• RA-2000 (replaces the RA-19 scanner, which became obsoleted in 2002. The RA-19

scanner is NOT
series)

•PS5

• GE Hocking MiniDrive

• Rohmann Elotest MR3 scanner

ANY other scanner not listed here has not been tested and is NOT supported at the
time of publication of this manual.

compatible with the NORTEC 500 or NORTEC 600 instrument

Repair and Modification

The NORTEC 600 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Opening the
instrument might void the warranty.

In order to prevent human injury and/or equipment damage, do not disassemble,
modify, or attempt to repair the instrument.

Patent Rights Protection

Certain components of Olympus products are patented. For more details, see the
About > Legal Info menu on the NORTEC 600 instrument display.

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DANGER

WARNING

Safety Symbols

The following safety symbols might appear on the instrument and in the instruction
manual:

General warning symbol

This symbol is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that
follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm or material damage.

Shock hazard caution symbol

This symbol is used to alert the user to potential laser hazards. All safety
messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm or
material damage.

Safety Signal Words

The following safety signal words might appear in the documentation of the
instrument:

The DANGER signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like that if not correctly performed or
adhered to will result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
DANGER signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like that if not correctly performed or
adhered to could result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

TIP

The CAUTION signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like that if not correctly performed or
adhered to may result in minor or moderate personal injury, material damage,
particularly to the product, destruction of part or all of the product, or loss of data. Do
not proceed beyond a CAUTION signal word until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.

Note Signal Words

The following note signal words could appear in the documentation of the
instrument:

The IMPORTANT signal word calls attention to a note that provides important
information, or information essential to the completion of a task.

The NOTE signal word calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like,
which requires special attention. A note also denotes related parenthetical
information that is useful, but not imperative.

The TIP signal word calls attention to a type of note that helps you apply the
techniques and procedures described in the manual to your specific needs, or
provides hints on how to effectively use the capabilities of the product.

Safety

Before turning on the instrument, verify that the correct safety precautions have been
taken (see the following warnings). In addition, note the external markings on the
instrument, which are described under “Safety Symbols.”

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WARNING

WARNING

Warnings

General Warnings

• Carefully read the instructions contained in this instruction manual prior to
turning on the instrument.

• Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for further reference.

• Follow the installation and operation procedures.

• It is imperative to respect the safety warnings on the instrument and in this
instruction manual.

• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment could be impaired.

• Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the
instrument.

• Service instructions, when applicable, are for trained service personnel. To avoid
the risk of electric shock, do not perform any work on the instrument unless
qualified to do so. For any problem or question regarding this instrument, contact
Olympus or an authorized Olympus representative.

• Do not touch the connectors directly by hand. Otherwise, a malfunction or electric
shock may result.

• Do not allow metallic or foreign objects to enter the device through connectors or
any other openings. Otherwise, a malfunction or electric shock may result.

Electrical Warning

The instrument must only be connected to a power source corresponding to the type
indicated on the rating label.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

If a nonapproved power supply cord not dedicated to Olympus products is used,
Olympus will not be able to ensure the electrical safety of the equipment.

Battery Precautions

• Before disposing of a battery, check your local laws, rules, and regulations, and

follow them accordingly.

• Transportation of lithium-ion batteries is regulated by the United Nations under

the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. It is
expected that governments, intergovernmental organizations, and other
international organizations shall conform to the principles laid down in these
regulations, thus contributing to worldwide harmonization in this field. These
international organizations include the International Civil Aviation organization
(ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International
Maritime Organization (IMO), the US Department of Transportation (USDOT),
Transport Canada (TC), and others. Please contact the transporter and confirm
current regulations before transportation of lithium-ion batteries.

• Do not open, crush, or perforate batteries; doing so could cause injury.

• Do not incinerate batteries. Keep batteries away from fire and other sources of

extreme heat. Exposing batteries to extreme heat (over 80 °C) could result in an
explosion or personal injury.

• Do not drop, hit, or otherwise abuse a battery, as doing so could expose the cell

contents, which are corrosive and explosive.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. A short circuit could cause injury and

severe damage to a battery making it unusable.

• Do not expose a battery to moisture or rain; doing so could cause an electric

shock.

• Only use the NORTEC 600 unit or an external charger approved by Olympus to

charge the batteries.

• Only use batteries supplied by Olympus.

• Do not store batteries that have less than 40 % remaining charge. Recharge

batteries to between 40 % and 80 % capacity before storing them.

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IMPORTANT

• During storage, keep the battery charge between 40 % and 80 %.

• Do not leave batteries in the NORTEC 600 unit during instrument storage.

Equipment Disposal

Before disposing of the NORTEC 600, check your local laws, rules, and regulations,
and follow them accordingly.

CE (European Community)

This device complies with the requirements of directive 2014/30/EU
concerning electromagnetic compatibility, directive 2014/35/EU
concerning low voltage, and directive 2011/65/EU concerning
restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS). The CE marking indicates
compliance with the above directives.

Tubing probes (with cables) that are 25 m (82 ft) in length or under are CE compliant
when used with the NORTEC 600 instrument. Probes (with cables) over 25 m (82 ft) in
length are not CE compliant.

WEEE Directive

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In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this symbol indicates that the
product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but
should be collected separately. Refer to your local Olympus distributor
for return and/or collection systems available in your country.

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China RoHS

China RoHS is the term used by industry generally to describe legislation
implemented by the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) in the People’s Republic
of China for the control of pollution by electronic information products (EIP).

The China RoHS mark indicates the product’s Environment­Friendly Use Period (EFUP). The EFUP is defined as the number of
years for which listed controlled substances will not leak or
chemically deteriorate while in the product. The EFUP for the
NORTEC 600 has been determined to be 15 years.

Note: The Environment-Friendly Use Period (EFUP) is not meant
to be interpreted as the period assuring functionality and product
performance.

“ 中国 RoHS” 是一个工业术语，一般用于描述中华人民共和国信息工业部 （MII）针
对控制电子信息产品 （EIP）的污染所实行的法令。

中国 RoHS 标识是根据 “ 电器电子产品有害物质限制使用管理办
法 ” 以及 “ 电子电气产品有害物质限制使用标识要求 ” 的规定，适
用于在中国销售的电气电子产品上的电气电子产品有害物质限制使

用标识。

电气电子产品

有害物质

限制使用标识

注意：电气电子产品有害物质限制使用标识内的数字为在正常的使
用条件下有害物质不会泄漏的年限，不是保证产品功能性的年限。

部件名称 铅及其

机构部件

主体 光学部件

电气部件

产品中有害物质的名称及含量

有害物质

汞及其

化合物

(Pb) (Hg) (Cd)

× ○○○○○

× ○○○○○

× ○○○○○

化合物

镉及其
化合物

六价铬及
其化合物

(Cr( Ⅵ ))

多溴联苯 多溴

二苯醚

(PBB) (PBDE)

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产品中有害物质的名称及含量

有害物质

部件名称 铅及其

化合物

(Pb) (Hg) (Cd)

附件

本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。

○：表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T26572 规定的限量要求以下。
×：表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T26572 规定的限量要求。

× ○○○○○

汞及其
化合物

镉及其
化合物

六价铬及
其化合物

(Cr( Ⅵ ))

多溴联苯 多溴

(PBB) (PBDE)

Korea Communications Commission (KCC)

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경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다 .

EMC Directive Compliance

This equipment generates and uses radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and
used properly (that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions), may
cause interference. The NORTEC 600 has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for an industrial device in accordance with the specifications of the EMC
directive.

二苯醚

FCC (USA) Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, might cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own
expense.

ICES-001 (Canada) Compliance

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-001.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

Warranty Information

Olympus guarantees your Olympus product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a specific period, and in accordance with conditions specified in the
Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Inc. Terms and Conditions available at
http://www.olympus-ims.com/en/terms/.

The Olympus warranty only covers equipment that has been used in a proper
manner, as described in this instruction manual, and that has not been subjected to
excessive abuse, attempted unauthorized repair, or modification.

Inspect materials thoroughly on receipt for evidence of external or internal damage
that might have occurred during shipment. Immediately notify the carrier making the
delivery of any damage, because the carrier is normally liable for damage during
shipment. Retain packing materials, waybills, and other shipping documentation
needed in order to file a damage claim. After notifying the carrier, contact Olympus
for assistance with the damage claim and equipment replacement, if necessary.

This instruction manual explains the proper operation of your Olympus product. The
information contained herein is intended solely as a teaching aid, and shall not be
used in any particular application without independent testing and/or verification by
the operator or the supervisor. Such independent verification of procedures becomes
increasingly important as the criticality of the application increases. For this reason,

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Olympus makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that the techniques, examples, or
procedures described herein are consistent with industry standards, nor that they
meet the requirements of any particular application.

Olympus reserves the right to modify any product without incurring the
responsibility for modifying previously manufactured products.

Technical Support

Olympus is firmly committed to providing the highest level of customer service and
product support. If you experience any difficulties when using our product, or if it
fails to operate as described in the documentation, first consult the user’s manual, and
then, if you are still in need of assistance, contact our After-Sales Service. To locate the
nearest service center, visit the Service Centers page at: http://www.olympus­ims.com.

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Introduction

This user’s manual provides operating instructions for the Olympus NORTEC 600
instrument, which uses eddy currents to detect surface flaws in various types of
metals (see Figure i-3 on page 19). The information in this manual is organized to
explain the technology, safety details, hardware, and software. Practical inspection
examples help the user become familiar with the instrument’s capabilities.

Figure i‑3 The NORTEC 600 instrument

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