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FOCUS PX
Getting Started Guide
Intended Use
The FOCUS PX phased array and conventional ultrasonic data acquisition instrument is designed to
perform nondestructive inspections of industrial and commercial materials. Do not use the FOCUS PX
for any purpose other than its intended use.
Instruction Manual
Before use, thoroughly review the FOCUS PX User's Manual. Use the product as instructed. The User's
Manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively.
Keep the User's Manual in a safe, accessible location.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation and calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like,
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, will result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation and calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like,
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation and calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like,
which, 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.
FOCUS PX — Getting Started Guide
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Summary of Contents for Olympus Focus PX
- Page 1 Instruction Manual Before use, thoroughly review the FOCUS PX User’s Manual. Use the product as instructed. The User’s Manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively.
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Page 2: Package Contents
Digital output cable (5 m) [16.4 ft] • Calibration certificate Make sure that the contents of the package are complete before using the FOCUS PX. If any items are missing or damaged, contact Olympus. Connections To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid touching the inner conductor of the connectors. Up to 200 V can be present on the inner conductor of the UT connectors, and up to 115 V can be present on the PA connector. - Page 3 Indicators Power switch UT connectors Figure 1 The FOCUS PX front panel Figure 2 on page 4 shows the FOCUS PX rear panel, which enables you to do the following: • Connect a scanner • Connect input and output signals (encoders, alarms, etc.) •...
- Page 4 Phased Array and Conventional Ultrasonic Data Acquisition Instrument User’s Manual. To Install a FOCUS PX Install the FOCUS PX away from heat sources, leaving a minimum clearance of 5 cm (2 in.) on each side to allow heat dissipation. To prevent water infiltration, use waterproof cables. Water infiltration could damage the FOCUS PX.
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Page 5: Automatic Start-Up Mode
The FOCUS PX has an automatic start-up mode (auto-boot) that can be used to remotely start the FOCUS PX. When this mode is enabled, you do not need to press the power switch to start the FOCUS PX. When this mode is enabled, the FOCUS PX starts up automatically when connected to the DC power adaptor. - Page 6 When the indicator lights up red, it indicates that the internal temperature is above the upper limit. The FOCUS PX will automatically shut down. You must wait for the FOCUS PX to cool down before turning it back on.
- Page 7 Figure 4 Example of a fully automated inspection system For PLC and scanner integration, the connectors on the rear panel enable the FOCUS PX to be interfaced with a PLC or a scanner to exchange the following commands (refer to the FOCUS PX Phased Array and Conventional Ultrasonic Data Acquisition Instrument User’s Manual for more details):...
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Page 8: Equipment Disposal
FocusPC UT and Phased Array Data Acquisition and Analysis Software User’s Manual for more details). Customized application Equipment Disposal Before disposing of the FOCUS PX, contact your local Olympus distributor for disposal information and instructions. Electrical Warnings To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not touch the inner conductor of the connectors. Up to 200 V can be present on the inner conductor of the UT connectors, and up to 115 V can be present on the PA connector. - Page 9 If there is any possibility that the ground protection could be impaired, you must make the instrument inoperative and secure it against any unintended operation. • The instrument must only be connected to a power source corresponding to the type indicated on the rating label. FOCUS PX — Getting Started Guide...
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