OmniScan MX2 Training Program

Phased Array Analysis

OmniPC
OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Overview
The OmniPC software program compliments the OmniScan family of products by
allowing data files to be viewed and analyzed offline without the MX2 instrument.
The OmniPC software is the same software and user interface as the MX2
instrument except that it opens on a computer and can only be used in analysis
mode. Minor functions had to be added to account for modes of operation for the
touch screen display and function keys that are not available on the computer
version.
OmniScan MX2 functions related to acquisition or the instrumentation are either
disabled or available in a read only mode.
With the exception of the program details in this section, all OmniPC functions and
features can be found in the MX2 software users manual that was delivered with
the instrument.

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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Installation
OmniPC is installed from an executable installation file.
The current version installation is available on the Olympus web page.
OmniPC is compatible with Windows XP with Direct X and Windows 7.
OmniPC requires a minimum screen resolution of 800 X 600 and a maximum of
2048 X 2048.
To install OmniPC, run the installation executable and follow the onscreen
instructions.
The OmniPC interface language must be selected during the installation process
and is independent from the Windows language.
Changing the interface language requires reinstalling the program.

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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Use
OmniPC is compatible with the following OmniScan versions:
– MXU 1.4, 1.6, 1.7
– MXU 2.0
– MXU 3.0
– MXU 3.1+
– MXU-M 2.1
– MXU-M 2.2
– MXU-M 3.0+
When viewing the data files in Windows Explorer as above, both the acquisition
module configuration and software version are visible when thumbnail view is
selected.
To start OmniPC, select the OmniPC icon that was installed on the desktop or
double click an OmniScan data file (.Opd or .Oud) in Windows Explorer.
OmniPC will load itself based on the module configuration of the data file. Selecting
a data file with a different module configuration will initiate an automatic reload
based on the module used for acquisition. (16:128, 32:128, etc.)
OmniPC will not allow two program instances to be open at the same time or two
data files to be viewed at the same time.
Closing OmniPC or opening a new data file will prompt the user to save changes to
the current data file. The file may be saved with the new changes or saved with a
new name.
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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Use cont.
The OmniScan MX2 touch screen
has three modes of operation:
Zoom\pan, gate, and cursor mode.
These same functions exist in
OmniPC but are selected with the
mouse.
Clicking the icon with the left mouse
button successively in the upper
corner of the data view will toggle
between the operation modes.
Selecting the icon with the shift key
depressed will toggle in reverse
order.
Additionally, a right click of the mouse
button over the icon will display a
contextual list to select between the
available modes for the current data
view.

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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Zoom Mode
While in zoom mode, dragging the
mouse in one or two axis will zoom the
data view.
While not in zoom mode, zoom can be
achieved by boxing an area by dragging
the right mouse button.
Additionally, the zoom bar on each ruler
can be repositioned or moved with the
mouse at any time. (Pictured below right)
Double click the mouse on each axis’
ruler to unzoom the data view.
Unzoom can also be achieved by
selected Display>Zoom>Current
View>Out

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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Data Pan
While in a zoomed view, regardless of display mode, selecting the shift key and right
mouse button together allows the data to be panned in any direction.

Shift + right mouse drag

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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Gate Mode
The gate mode is only available on the A-
scan, B-scan, and S-scan data views.
(Not C-scan)
While in gate mode, selecting the gate with
the mouse will enable the gate to be
dragged to the new position.
When the gate is selected with the mouse,
the mouse wheel will also toggle between
gate start, width, and threshold
parameters.
Selecting enter on the keyboard with the
gate selected will allow direct edit for either
start, width, or threshold as desired.
Prior to changing the gate position the
user is warned to save the data file.
Changing gate position will convert all 10
bit gate data to 8 bit. (Signals between
100-200% amplitude are converted to
100% amplitude)
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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Cursor Mode
When in cursor mode, to change a cursor position click the desired cursor
with the mouse.
The cursor can then be moved with the mouse wheel at the increment step
displayed in the lower right corner or dragged directly to the new position
by holding down the left mouse button.
To change the increment value in the parameter click on the value with the
left mouse button.

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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Cursor Mode cont.
While in any mode, double clicking the right mouse button will place the
data cursor at the desired location.
While in any mode, holding the shift key and double clicking the right
mouse button will place the reference cursor at the desired location.
While in any mode, holding the ctrl key and double clicking the right
mouse button will place the measure cursor at the desired location.

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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Data Cursor
When no specific cursor is selected (Not in edition mode), the data cursors can
also be manipulated using the up\down\left\right arrow cursors on the keyboard.
When a specific cursor is in edition mode, that cursor can also be manipulated
using the up\down arrow on the keyboard.

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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Keyboard Shortcuts

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OmniScan MX2 Training – Analysis – OmniPC Printing
The OmniPC print function is controlled by Windows and allows selection of the
printer and printer options the same as any other Windows program.
The OmniPC print preview function is controlled by OmniPC and does not rely on
currently installed printers. (File>Report>Category>Open\Save>Preview)

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