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Olympus EPOCH 6LT User Manual

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EPOCH 6LT
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
User's 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.
DMTA-10083-01EN — Rev. 3
June 2017

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  • Page 1 DMTA-10083-01EN — Rev. 3 June 2017 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.
  • Page 2 Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas, 48 Woerd Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453, USA Copyright © 2017 by Olympus. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated, or distributed without the express written 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Table of Contents List of Abbreviations ..................vii Labels and Symbols ................... 1 Important Information — Please Read Before Use ........5 Intended Use .......................... 5 Instruction Manual ........................ 5 Instrument Compatibility ..................... 6 Repair and Modification ....................... 6 Safety Symbols ........................
  • Page 4 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Unpacking the Instrument ..................19 Case Contents ......................19 EPOCH 6LT Flaw Detector Components .............. 20 Standard Accessories ....................21 1.4.1 Battery ......................21 1.4.2 AC Charger/Adaptor ..................21 1.4.3 USB Data Cable ....................23 1.4.4...
  • Page 5 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Instrument Cleaning ....................42 Seal Verification ......................42 Display Protection ....................42 Annual Calibration ....................42 Troubleshooting ......................43 Appendix A: Specifications ................45 Appendix B: Parts List ..................49 List of Figures ....................51 List of Tables .....................

  • Page 6: Dmta-10083-01En, Rev. 3, June

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: List Of Abbreviations

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 List of Abbreviations EFUP environment-friendly use period International Protection (or ingress protection) Li-ion lithium-ion user interface WEEE waste electrical and electronic equipment List of Abbreviations...
  • Page 8 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 viii List of Abbreviations...

  • Page 9: Labels And Symbols

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Labels and Symbols A safety-related label and symbols are attached to the EPOCH 6LT at the location shown in Figure i-1 on page 1. If the label or symbols are missing or illegible, please contact Olympus.

  • Page 10: Table 1 Contents Of The Rating Label

    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 regulatory compliance mark (RCM) label indicates that...
  • Page 11 The EFUP for the EPOCH 6LT 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.
  • Page 12 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Table 1 Contents of the rating label (continued) SERIAL yynnnddmm The serial number is a nine (9) digit number in the following format: yynnnddmm where: Production year Unit number manufactured that day Production day Production Month For example, the 080011612 serial number indicates that the first unit (001) was produced on the December 16, 2008.

  • Page 13: Important Information - Please Read Before Use

    The EPOCH 6LT is designed to perform nondestructive inspections on industrial and commercial materials. WARNING Do not use the EPOCH 6LT 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.

  • Page 14: Instrument Compatibility

    Instrument Compatibility The EPOCH 6LT is primarily a self-contained unit. However, it does have a series of I/O ports that can be used to connect compatible peripherals and connect it to a PC. The unit derives its required DC input power from the EPOCH 6LT AC adaptor or battery pack.

  • Page 15: Safety Symbols

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 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 electric shock hazards.

  • Page 16: Note Signal Words

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 CAUTION 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.

  • Page 17: Warnings

    Otherwise, a malfunction or electric shock may result. CAUTION If an unauthorized power supply cord is used to power the instrument or charge the batteries, Olympus cannot guarantee the electrical safety of the equipment. Important Information — Please Read Before Use...

  • Page 18: Battery Precautions

    Do not expose a battery to moisture or rain; doing so could cause an electric shock. • Only use the EPOCH 6LT unit or an external charger approved by Olympus to charge the batteries. • Only use batteries supplied by Olympus.

  • Page 19: Equipment Disposal

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Equipment Disposal Before disposing of the EPOCH 6LT, check your local laws, rules, and regulations, and follow them accordingly. CE (European Community) This device complies with the requirements of both directive 2014/30/EU concerning electromagnetic compatibility and directive 2014/35/EU concerning low voltage.
  • Page 20 The EFUP for the EPOCH 6LT 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.

  • Page 21: Korea Communications Commission (Kcc)

    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 EPOCH 6LT has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an industrial device in accordance with the specifications of the EMC directive.

  • Page 22: Ices-001 (Canada) Compliance

    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.

  • Page 23: Technical Support

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 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.
  • Page 24 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Important Information — Please Read Before Use...

  • Page 25: Introduction

    The software user interface (UI) provides an intuitive way to access the full functionality of the instrument. Before you operate the EPOCH 6LT, Olympus recommends that you have a thorough understanding of the principles and limitations of ultrasonic nondestructive testing and that you seek adequate training.
  • Page 26 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Introduction...

  • Page 27: Package Content

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 1. Package Content A complete EPOCH 6LT package consists of a handheld ultrasonic flaw detector and several key accessories. Unpacking the Instrument The EPOCH 6LT ultrasonic flaw detector and accessories are shipped in an industrial transport case.

  • Page 28: Epoch 6Lt Flaw Detector Components

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 EPOCH 6LT Flaw Detector Components The following table lists the EPOCH 6LT ultrasonic flaw detector components (see Table 2 on page 20). Table 2 EPOCH 6LT ultrasonic flaw detector components Component key EPOCH 6LT — All models...

  • Page 29: Standard Accessories

    The AC charger/adaptor (see Figure 1-2 on page 22) can be used to power the EPOCH 6LT when an AC mains outlet is available. The AC charger/adaptor is for indoor use only. If a Li-ion battery is installed in the instrument, and the AC charger/adaptor is connected, the battery charges until full.

  • Page 30: Figure 1-2 Ac Charger/Adaptor

    Region specific power cords are available for use with the AC charger/adaptor (see Figure 1-2 on page 22). Make sure that the power cord included with your EPOCH 6LT is appropriate for your region. See Table 3 on page 22 for more information.

  • Page 31: Usb Data Cable

    The EPOCH 6LT flaw detector comes standard with one USB data cable. This cable provides you the ability to connect the EPOCH 6LT to a PC and transfer information into or out of the instrument (see Figure 1-3 on page 23). The USB data cable must have one L20 ferrite bead on each end of the cable to be CE compliant.

  • Page 32: Charging Base

    The external charging base charges a Li-ion battery that has been removed from the EPOCH 6LT. The charging base is useful if you usually operate the EPOCH 6LT without connecting the AC charger/adaptor. See Table 4 on page 24 for a list of the charging base’s components.

  • Page 33: Battery Conditioning

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Table 4 EPOCH 6LT charging base (continued) Component key EPOCH 6LT — All models Charging base (top) Charging base receptacle Battery charging indicator Battery conditioning button and discharge indicator ② ③ ④ To operate the charging base Plug the AC charger/adaptor into the charging base’s input power socket.
  • Page 34 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 To condition the battery Firmly insert the battery into the charging base receptacle. Press and hold the battery conditioning button for three seconds (see Table 4 on page 24). After you release the button, the blue discharge indicator begins flashing. Leave the battery in the charging base during the entire discharge/charge cycle: a) The discharge indicator flashes blue until the battery is fully discharged.

  • Page 35: Overview

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 2. Overview The EPOCH 6LT ultrasonic flaw detector has a complement of connections intended to maximize the usability of the instrument. External Connectors The external connectors are located at the top of the instrument (see Figure 2-1 on page 27).

  • Page 36: Ac Adaptor Connector

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 2.1.1 AC Adaptor Connector The AC charger/adaptor connects to the AC adaptor connector of the EPOCH 6LT to power the instrument and charge the battery. 2.1.2 LEMO Transducer Connectors The EPOCH 6LT is supplied with sealed LEMO 00 transducer connectors. A center pin automatically identifies the connected transducer with certain Olympus corrosion dual element transducers.

  • Page 37: Data Port

    A sliding latch button opens the battery compartment cover and ensures the door is sealed when closed. Data Port The data port contains the EPOCH 6LT digital I/O connections and reset switch. Reset switch USB A connector Digital Video connector Mini USB B connector Figure 2‑4 Data port connectors and reset switch...

  • Page 38: Digital Video Connector

    CE compliant. 2.3.2 USB A Connector The USB A connector is used to connect the EPOCH 6LT to a USB storage device. The USB A connector must be used with the Olympus USB drive or equivalent to be CE compliant.

  • Page 39: Wrist Strap Mounts

    2.3.6 Wrist Strap Mounts The wrist strap mounts are located on the handle of the instrument (see Figure 2-6 on page 31). The EPOCH 6LT ships with the wrist strap mounted. Wrist strap mount Wrist strap mount Figure 2‑6 Wrist strap mounts Keys, Knob, and Indicators The keys and indicators are located on the front of the instrument.

  • Page 40: Power Key

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Figure 2‑7 EPOCH 6LT front panel 2.4.1 Power Key The Power key ( ) is used to turn on or off the instrument. 2.4.2 Power Indicator The power indicator ( ) glows when power is applied to the instrument.

  • Page 41: Escape Key

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 2.4.4 Escape Key The ESC key ( ) is used to move the focus to the previous data field in the user interface (UI). The ESC > Shift key sequence changes the display mode of the UI. 2.4.5 Enter Key The Enter key (...
  • Page 42 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Chapter 2...

  • Page 43: Operation

    This chapter provides instructions for basic operational tasks. For information on the instrument software, refer to the user interface guide. Turning On the Instrument The EPOCH 6LT must have a battery inserted or be connected to AC power. To turn on the instrument  Press the Power key ( ) to turn on the instrument.

  • Page 44: Connecting The Ac Charger/Adaptor

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Connecting the AC Charger/Adaptor Connect the AC charger/adaptor directly to the EPOCH 6LT to power the instrument. When a Li-ion battery is installed in the instrument, and the AC charger/adaptor is connected, the battery charges until full. For information on charging the battery in the external charging base, see “Charging Base”...

  • Page 45: Opening The Data Port Cover

    Insert the AC power cord plug into a suitable AC mains outlet. Opening the Data Port Cover The data port contains the EPOCH 6LT I/O connections. To open the data port cover Press the cover release button and slide it towards the bottom of the instrument to unlock the data port cover (see Figure 3-3 on page 38).

  • Page 46: Figure 3-3 Data Port Cover Release Button

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Figure 3‑3 Data Port cover release button Swing up the cover to its fully open position (see Figure 3-4 on page 38). Figure 3‑4 Data port—cover open Chapter 3...

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Perform the following procedure to replace the battery. To remove the battery Hold the EPOCH 6LT so the battery compartment cover is facing up as shown in Figure 4-1 on page 39. Press the battery compartment cover release button and slide it to the right.

  • Page 48: Figure 4-2 Battery Compartment-Cover Open

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Figure 4‑2 Battery compartment—cover open Grasp the tab on the battery and pull it up to release and remove the battery (see Figure 4-3 on page 41). Chapter 4...

  • Page 49: Figure 4-3 Battery Removal

    To replace the battery Align the contacts of a fully charged battery with the contacts inside the EPOCH 6LT battery compartment, and then insert the battery into the battery compartment. The battery compartment is keyed so that the battery can only be fully inserted if it is correctly inserted in the keyway.

  • Page 50: Instrument Cleaning

    If the display window is damaged, the entire front panel, including the direct-access keypad, must be replaced. Annual Calibration Olympus recommends that you send your EPOCH 6LT once a year to an Olympus service center for annual calibration. Contact Olympus for details. Chapter 4...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    File or parameter Perform a hard reset by turning freezes on the value corruption. the instrument off, pressing and Olympus splash holding the Tab button, and screen during start up. turning the instrument back on. Note that all saved files will be lost during this process.
  • Page 52 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Chapter 4...

  • Page 53: Appendix A: Specifications

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Appendix A: Specifications This appendix outlines the specifications for the EPOCH 6LT and its accessories. Table 6 General specifications Parameter Specifications User interface languages English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Italian Transducer connections...

  • Page 54: Table 7 Pulser

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Table 7 Pulser Parameter Specifications Pulser Tunable square wave 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 5000 ns (0.1 MHz) with PerfectSquare technology Damping 50 Ω, 400 Ω...

  • Page 55: Table 10 Gates

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Table 9 Calibration (continued) Parameter Specifications Units Millimeters, inches, or microseconds Range 4.31 mm to 6700 mm at 5900 m/s (0.2320 in./µs) Velocity 635 m/s to 15 240 m/s (0.0250 in./µs to 0.6000 in./µs) Zero offset 0 µs to 750 µs Display delay −10 µs to 2203 µs...

  • Page 56: Table 12 Environmental Ratings

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Table 11 Measurements (continued) Parameter Specifications Corrosion (optional) Zero-cross measurement algorithm, V-Path correction, Single or Echo-to-Echo Table 12 Environmental ratings Parameter Specifications IP rating Ingress protection engineered to IP67 (dust tight and water submersion) and IP65 (dust tight and water jets) per IEC 60529-2004 (Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures –...

  • Page 57: Appendix B: Parts List

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Appendix B: Parts List This appendix details the complete parts list, including optional accessories. Table 14 EPOCH 6LT basic kit Part number U8 or Q number Description EP6LT-UEE EPOCH 6LT base unit EP6LT-EEE-EN12 EPOCH 6LT base unit with EN12668-...

  • Page 58: Table 16 Software Options

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Table 16 Software options Part number U8 or Q number Specifications EP6LT-AWS Q1400007 AWS D1.1/D1.5 weld rating software option EP6LT-CORRSN Q1400008 Corrosion module software option EP6LT-BEA Q1400009 EPOCH 6LT back wall echo attenuator software option Appendix B...

  • Page 59: List Of Figures

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 List of Figures Figure i-1 Label location ....................... 1 Figure 1-1 EPOCH 6LT Li-ion battery ................21 Figure 1-2 AC charger/adaptor ................... 22 Figure 1-3 USB data cable ....................23 Figure 2-1 External connectors ................... 27 Figure 2-2 Color-coded LEMO connectors ...............
  • Page 60 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 List of Figures...

  • Page 61: List Of Tables

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 List of Tables Table 1 Contents of the rating label ..................2 Table 2 EPOCH 6LT ultrasonic flaw detector components .......... 20 Table 3 Region specific power cord options ..............22 Table 4 EPOCH 6LT charging base .................. 24 Table 5 Troubleshooting guide ..................
  • Page 62 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 List of Tables...

  • Page 63: Index

    DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Index EMC directive 13 FCC (USA) 13 AC adaptor connector 20, 28, 36 ICES-001 (Canada) 14 AC charger adaptor 21 RCM (Australia) 2 accessories components, flaw detector 20 optional 49 conditioning the battery 25 standard 21 connectors adjustment knob 20, 33 AC adaptor 20, 28, 36...
  • Page 64 NOTE signal word 8 measurements 47 pulser 46 receiver 46 o-ring gaskets and seals, verifying 42 standard accessories 21 Olympus technical support 15 support information, technical 15 optional accessories 49 symbols 1 CE 2 package content 19 direct current 3...
  • Page 65 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 USB data cable 23 shock hazard 7 USB drive 23 warnings use, intended 5 general 9 misuse of instrument 5 warranty information 14 WARNING signal word 7 waste electrical and electronic equipment 11 warning symbols WEEE directive 2, 11 general 7 Index...
  • Page 66 DMTA-10083-01EN, Rev. 3, June 2017 Index...

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