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Installation and Operation for the EPOCH XT
Windows XP Professional Edition system requirements Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300 MHz is recommended) At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM (128 MB is recommended) At least 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available space on the hard disk CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse or some other compatible pointing device Video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution Serial Port Requirements: The EPOCH 4 and EPOCH 4B instruments communicate with a PC via RS232 serial communication. When possible, the PC running GageView Pro should have a dedicated serial port. If the PC does NOT have a dedicated serial port, contact Olympus NDT for recommendations on the best USB-to-serial adapter. Some adapters will not allow proper communication between GageView Pro and the EPOCH 4 or EPOCH 4B
The GageView Setup Wizard window will appear to walk the user through the remainder of the installation:
Once these selection are made, press Next to begin the installation
EPOCH XT requires installation of Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1. This installation will occur automatically if the user has selected Install All from the main installation menu. ActiveSync can also be installed by running install.exe from the GageView Pro installation CD and selecting Install ActiveSync from the installation menu.
Updated, uniform file view for EPOCH 4 series files to match EPOCH XT files Supports all EPOCH XT, EPOCH 4 series and EPOCH LT flaw detector files
Microsoft SQL Server Database structure for EPOCH XT datalogger files only
*Live display update rate is between 5-10Hz and is not intended for inspection purposes
Device Initialization
Device Initialization
The first step in using any EPOCH with GageView Pro v3.5 is initializing the device: Under the DEVICE selection in the main menu, select CONFIG Highlight the appropriate instrument(s) from the Flaw Detector tab and press ADD
Multiple instruments can be initialized at once
File Wizard
File Wizard
The File Wizard is a feature that guides the user through a quick and easy setup of Database and Dataset locations for file transfers. The File Wizard helps to eliminate any confusion for flaw detector users caused by the file structure of GageView Pro.
File Wizard first creates a Database for the EPOCH instrument being used, then helps the operator select the appropriate type of files to be stored within that database by creating Dataset(s) based on user input. Once completed, GageView Pro can immediately accept files from the instrument!
File Wizard
File Wizard is located in the FILE menu of the main GageView Pro screen.
Formatted ID Types have specific, user-defined file structures that require additional setup. When a Formatted ID Type is selected, the user is immediately brought to a new setup screen that requires user input to define the file criteria
The Database name created in STEP 1 displays below the Data folder in GageView Pro The Datasets created in STEP 2 display within the Database and are ready to receive file transfers from the instrument (EPOCH XT in the above example)
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The Database is now created and should appear in the lower GageView Pro view pane
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The Dataset is now ready to accept file transfers of files from the EPOCH XT IMPORTANT Datasets will ONLY store files that match the Dataset file type criteria EXACTLY.
Example: A 3D grid file cannot be stored in a 2D grid Dataset Example: A 2D grid file with 10 columns cannot be stored in a 2D Dataset defined with 5 columns
File Transfers
Once a Database and Dataset are setup in GageView Pro (see previous sections), files can easily be transferred between GageView Pro and the attached EPOCH(s) To download files from an instrument
Highlight the file in the top GageView Pro view pane Click and drag this file from the EPOCH to the Dataset* created in the bottom GageView Pro view pane
*IMPORTANT EPOCH XT Datasets will ONLY store files that match the Dataset file type criteria EXACTLY (Examples: A 3D grid file
cannot be stored in a 2D grid Dataset, and a 2D grid file with 10 columns cannot be stored in a 2D Dataset defined with 5 columns)
Click and drag this file from GageView Pro to the EPOCH in the top GageView Pro view pane
WARNING Some files, such as large grid files, have complicated structures and may take longer to transfer to an EPOCH XT! Please allow
up to a few minutes for the upload to be completed!
Survey Files
When a new Dataset is created with file criteria/structure, a blank data file is automatically generated within that Dataset This blank file is called a Survey file and is named after the Dataset Survey files are template files that have the same file structure as their parent Datasets but have NO inspection data stored in the file Survey files can be renamed and uploaded to the EPOCH instrument multiple times to create empty inspection files on the instrument ready to acquire data within the file structure of a particular Dataset Allows for easy downloading to the same Dataset for multiple inspections Allows for logical layout of inspection plan prior to field work Survey files are NOT created with Generic Flaw Detector datasets (see File Wizard setup)
Within Survey
Deleting Files, Datasets and Databases can be deleted after their creation/transfer within GageView Pro
In the EDIT menu, select Enable Delete Highlight the item to delete Either right click and select DELETE, or Use the DELETE icon
IMPORTANT! Regarding EPOCH XT files: Because of the new SQL database structure, after a Database has been deleted, the user must RESTART GageView Pro before the Database is completely removed from the PC
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BSCAN data can be stored in any of the file types available on the EPOCH XT, including Incremental, Sequential, 2D Grid, etc. The same file criteria rules apply when downloading BSCAN data to a Dataset in GageView Pro as any other file. Functions such as Print, Export, Copy Waveform, etc, are all accessed in the same way as file types discussed in previous sections of this presentation. This presentation section will cover only functionality unique to BSCAN data files.
Parameters The primary selection shows standard calibration and instrument parameters, much like other EPOCH XT file types. Pulser and receiver settings, Gate positioning, calibration data (sound velocity and zero offset), Range and Gain settings are all displayed in this information menu.
BSCAN The BSCAN information selection displays setup parameters specific to the BSCAN function on the EPOCH XT. This information menu includes the BSCAN Mode selected (Manual, Unidirectional, Bidirectional), Encoder setups (pulses/inch, measurement rate), Alarm conditions, and other setup information.
Statistics The Statistics information selection displays basic BSCAN statistics that give the user an overview of the acquired data. These basic statistics are captured based on the entire stored BSCAN, and include measurements such as Minimum and Maximum thickness points, average thickness (mean and median), number of readings acquired, etc.
Thickness Data
Min Data Points Max Data Points LOS Data Points ASCAN Data Points
List of Index/DT points where an ASCAN was acquired
Thickness Data point list for the entire BSCAN (All Data button selected)
Thickness Data point list for segment of overall BSCAN (Displayed Region button selected)
Compressed BSCAN
Uncompressed BSCAN
Two values of BSCAN data displayed based on radio button selections: Currently viewing two Maximum values within Displayed Region only
Two vertical lines drawn to show precise thickness points that are the Maximum Thickness for this displayed region
The Review BSCAN window also allows the user to access a special Print function of GageView Pro with relation to the BSCAN file ID presently displayed.
BSCAN Print Example of all data, including images, calibration data and statistics
ID List Worksheet
Tools Menu
GageView Pros Device Tools menu has been enhanced for the EPOCH XT. The menu now includes: NEW Measurement Setup Splash Screen Device Info Set Options Key Remote Display New Features! DGS Probe Library Editable Parameters Upgrade Device Software
Helpful for internal inventory Helpful for diagnosing potential instrument issues through Olympus NDT customer service
*Display update in GageView Pro is between 5-10Hz. Not intended for inspection purposes.
NEW Record/Playback Feature NEW Telestrator Capabilities NEW Function Key Keypad View NEW Small-Size Full Keypad
To switch between keypad sizes: Click the View menu from the main toolbar Highlight the Keypad option Select the desired keypad size
Record button activates recording User is prompted to store the file(s) in a folder
*It is recommended to create a unique folder for each individual recording!
User can select to Use Timed Recording Live recording will end after the desired duration of time has expired Recording beings when user presses the OK button
Useful training tool! Highlight particular screen captures with Arrows Text Circles Rectangles Lines Copy edited screen shot into reports!
GageView Pro now allows EPOCH XT users to define custom measurement setups on the EPOCH XT! Using the Measurement Setup selection in the Tools menu, the user can set up multiple custom setups to upload to the EPOCH XT. Once uploaded, the user simply has to select that custom measurement set to reset all five digital readings!
Error This icon indicates there is a problem with the custom setup. This error almost always indicated the user has forgotten to add a Name to the custom setup. The setup will not upload properly to the EPOCH XT while this icon is displayed.
Good This icon indicates that there are no errors or warnings associated with the custom measurement setup. The setup will upload to the EPOCH XT correctly.
Under the FILE menu, select NEW>PROBE, -orClick the NEW PROBE icon in the lower GageView Pro view pane
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The custom probe is now available to upload to any EPOCH XT. This upload can be accomplished in several different ways.
Notes: If a DGS calibration or inspection file is stored on a PC via GageView Pro, it can be uploaded to any other EPOCH XT even if the probe definition for that file uses a custom probe not located on the EPOCH XT. If a DGS calibration or inspection file is transferred to GageView Pro and includes a custom probe definition not stored in GageView Pro, the file can still be transferred and viewed in GageView Pro without first storing the new probe.
Please contact the Flaw Detector group at Olympus NDT with any questions or comments