Measurement & Control

Inspection Technologies
Mentor EM
Pilot Release for Weld Inspection

Mentor EM Pilot Release for Weld Inspection

Background of Pilot Launch

Mentor EM and Targeted Weld Application

Beta Weld Customer Comments

Value Selling to Targeted Weld Customers

Your Call-to-Action

Mentor EM Redefining Eddy Current Inspection

An innovative product with game-changing features for the manual EC
flaw detector user
1.

Remote Collaboration

2.

Workflow-on-Device

3.

Outstanding Signal Quality

Mentor EM Pilot Release for Weld Inspection

Purpose of a pilot is to test the ecosystem for a product not only features and
capabilities, but also the tools the sales team has to sell product, how well customer
care works, and what are customers important buying decisions.

Hypothesis

Metrics

Workflow-on-device is of-value, and

the customers expert can easily make
workflows
Customers will pay for extended
warranties or warranty/service plans
that offer special features
Remote Collaboration is useful to
customers, or needs to be simplified to
the NSC model
Customers internal IT department is
sufficient GE does not need to offer
IT support

For new customers NPS score; for

existing customers NPS delta
Sales vs. forecast
Technical Support hourly use
Reliability product returns
First-pass yield in manufacturing
Production cost
Time from customer request to product
delivery

Pilot Principals

STOP WASTING PEOPLES

TIME !!!

The customer is the

most important part of
the production line.

W. Edwards Deming
(1900 1993)

Test and Pivot

Learn quickly
Improve any shortcomings
Redefine product
Change if needed
Price
35
30
25
20

Mentor

15
10
5
0
400

500

600

700

800

900

Value

PV Data
Nortec 500

Nortec 2000D

Elotest M2 V3
and
Rohmann M3

Specification
Price

Price

4-5K USD

5-10K USD

Portability

Size

8.5 x 5.5 x 2.4

9.5 x 5.5 x 3.6

Portability

Weight

4.6 pounds max

3.8

Portability

Power Requirements

batt/mains

batt/mains

Portability

Battery Life

3-8 hours

Useability

Cooling

Useability

Encoders

Useability

Computer Interface

Rohmann B300

Zetec Miz 28

4KUSD

Olympus MS 5800 Eddyfi Ectane

Foerster
Defectoscop MC 2.834

$20K USD

$20K USD

$30K USD

14.25 x 9.13 x 4.3

8 x 11.5 x 13.5

17.7 x 8 x 11.8

11 x 10 x 6.25

2 lbs

9,6 lbs

16 lbs

28 pounds

15 lbs

9,5 lbs (one batt)

batt/mains

batt/mains

mains

mains

batt/mains

batt/mains

8 hours

8 hours

6 hours (Li-Ion)

8 hours

6 (one batt) 14 (two)

no fan

no fan

no fan

no

no

no

USB

RS 232

RS 232, BT?

USB, RS232, 100 base T

no
minus10 to 50C

No
-20 to 50C

no

fan

fan

no fan

3 inputs

USB, 100 base T

100 baseT

100 base T

No
0 to 45 C

No
minus 20 to 45 C

Yes
0-45 C

30K USD

2
USB(3), RS232, 100 base T

Useability
Portability

Probe ID
Operating Temp

no
minus10 to 50C

Portability

Humidity

95% NC

95% NC

85% NC

95% NC

95% NC

95% NC

Useability

Inputs

1-4

Performance

freq

4 per module

Performance

freq range

50 Hz - 12 MHz

50 Hz - 12 MHz

10 Hz - 12 MHz

10Hz - 10MHz

5 Hz - 10 MHz

20 hz-6 MHz

5 hz - 1.2 Mhz

10Hz - 10MHz

Performance

sweep

0.005-4 secs/div

0.005-4 secs/div

0.005 to 60 secs

Performance

coil driver

1-4

coil drive

2, 6, 12 V

2, 6, 12 V

current
adjustable

20 Vpp

20 Vpp

20 V PtP

32 Vpp@10mAto1A
current adjustable

Modes

single

single

TM

TM, SI

TM, SI

TM, SI

TM, SI

L, H, B

L, H, B

Performance
Useability
Useability
Useability
Performance
Performance
Useability
Useability
Performance
Performance
Performance
Useability
Useability

low pass filter

10-500 Hz + wide band

off; 2-500 Hz, 2 pole

10-500 Hz + wide band

off; 2-500 Hz, 2 pole

gates

box, polar, sweep

box, polar, sweep

alarms

1-3 per gate

1-3 per gate

persistance

0.1-5 seconds

0.1-5 seconds

Mix
gain

0-90 dB

0-90 dB

high pass filter

15Vpp@250mA max

1.3Hz to 10kHz
in 40 steps

1.8 Hz to 10kHz
in 40 steps

0Hz to 10kHz
in 40 steps
+Y level, box,
Circle

1.8 Hz to 10kHz
in 40 steps
+Y level, box, Circle

Eddy Current Specs and

performance of highest end
systems with size and weight of a
portable

0.1 to 70 s
in 12 steps
yes
0-60dB

yes
23-58 dB

0-50dB (+6to60 Pre)

data resolution

16 bits

sampling rate
Array
integrated mUX

20k divided by # of freqs

no

no

no

yes (option)
no

15,600 dived by #
of frequencies

no

40 Khz conv; 14 Khz

per channel
multiplexed

no

40K/sec

256 64, 128, 256

yes

3* 32
yes

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth for Remote Collaboration

Connect to local network from
Mentor to remote expert for real time
data sharing and control

Mentor Create for Workflow Development

Workflow-on-Device for guided
inspections
Aid inspectors by placing photos,
procedures and videos on device
for reference while setting up,
acquiring, or analyzing data
Limit range of adjustments
available to operator; limit
opportunity to make errors

Expert (Phasec) mode for EC

experienced users

Industry Defining Signal Quality

10.4 Display with betterthan-PC screen

brightness and capacitive
touch

best display in terms of

brightness, size and
clarity than I have ever
seen on an eddy current
device Jacques
Brignac, Alstom Power
Services

10

Superior Signal Quality

Lift
off

Edge
Effect

0.5 mm
EDM
Notch

Balance
Point

Mentor EM Value Story for Weld Inspection

Mentor EM offers powerful new technology to
make eddy current weld inspections easier
and faster
Use verified procedures translated to
workflows to insure strict compliance with
codes, guidelines and standard practices and
limit human error

Mentor Weld Inspector Comments

Company: TWI - NDT Consultants and Technical Services
Location: Cambridge UK
Comment:
Mentor Create will allow us to write workflows for 3rd party
companies.
With Mentor EMs Wi-Fi capabilities we will be able to help our customers
remotely, instead of deploying a specialist to their site. Mal Spicer
Company: trac NDT Services Provider
Location: Aberdeen UK
Comment:
We do not see the size and weight of Mentor EM being and issue
when being used by Rope Access Technicians.
Mentor EM offers use more benefits than a standard EC instruments,
with its innovative features.
If required, NDT and other procedures could be sent to technicians in
the field who had a Wi-Fi connection.
Mentor EM will simplify our reporting process. - Stuart Ley

Mentor - Weld Customer Comments

Company: CAN Off Shore NDT Service Provider
Location: Aberdeen UK
Comment:
Mentor EM will help us compile reports quicker and easier.
With Mentor EM Wi-Fi capabilities it will allow us to deploy Weld
procedures on demand Dave Pier

Company: Talon NDT- NDT & Rope Access Training School

Location: Aberdeen UK
Comments:
Mentor Create will allow us to build a series of practical training
modules which students can follow on the instrument.
We have 2 training schools at different location in the UK. The Wi-Fi
capabilities of Mentor EM and its Remote Collaborations feature, will
allow us to have a lecture at different site performing certain parts of
the training, if required. - Ian Judge

Weld Inspection Key Requirements

Highly visible and readable screen

10.4 inch diagonal
Capacitive touch technology gloves ok

Workflow for guided inspection

Guided inspection or expert mode
Two probe, one probe, and two frequency
techniques available
Soon, Auto-Gain-Correction for paint thickness

Easily transportable
Rope Access Package design underway
Sufficient battery life; quick recharge
Currently 4 hours at half screen brightness;
engineering priority to improve

Easy updates and software upgrades no need to

ship to factory

Multiple languages and local terminology-capable

Mentor Workflow for Weld Inspection

Workflow Description

Test Block
Description

Calibrate for
Paint Layer

Calibrate for Weld

Rotate Signal

Inspection Panel

Scanning
Technique

Rope Access Package

Handles for attaching

carbineers that are
useful with gloved hands

Screen
protecting
cover that
folds away
when in use

Screen protecting cover

that folds into an easel

WeldScan Probes for All Use Conditions

Standard
High Wear
High Temperature
Disconnect

WeldScan Probe Demo Kit

640-025-003

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Mentor EM Value Over the Competition

Workflow guided inspection

Remote Collaboration

Increase POD
Increase Productivity

Decrease Training costs

Faster Reporting

Connectivity

Interfaced with off-the-shelf

Bluetooth devices
Reduce Error Traps

Procedure Driven Controls

Simplify Use/insure uniformity of

application across technicians

Easily distribute workflows

Maintain strict version control

Mentor EM

Mentor Create - Optimize and Standardize Inspections

PowerPoint Style Drag

and Drop Tools

Mentor Create - Optimize and Standardize Inspections

PDFs
Video Files
Audio Files
E-Mail
HyperLink

Pricing and Part Numbers

Mentor EM Weld Kit (Mentor-EM-00001)
Mentor EM Base Instrument
2 Channel Probe Module
Connectivity Module (USB, 3-encoder input)
Charger / Power Supply (US, Euro, UK)
Transport Case
Mentor Create Software
Quick Start Guide
Operators Manual
Weld and Surface Inspection Workflows
Instructional/informational Videos

European List Price: 8.525

Specifications
Specification
Battery Size

62 watt-hours/Air Transport Compliant

Battery Life

4 hours for most conditions

90 minute charge time
Extended battery pack adds 6 hours

Generators

2 generators and 2 connectors

2 time slices mux per generator
4 frequency simultaneous injection

Display

10.4 XVGA 1024 x 768

Projected Capacitive Touch

Frequency Range

10 Hz 6 MHz

Sample Rate (max)

50 kHz

Receiver Gain

0-40 dB

Gain

0 120 dB in 0.1 dB steps

Drive Voltage

0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 VPP

Gates Output

2 per channel

Alarm Outputs

2 total, TTL levels, one per input

One LED on instrument face, Audio through Bluetooth (headset
protocol)

Operating Temperature

-20 to 55 C

Storage

8 GB SSD

Connectivity

WiFi; 6 Bluetooth channels

Dimensions

2.5 kg without modules; 295 mm x 230 mm x 60mm

2.9 kg with 2 probe connector module and connectivity module

Image Formats

BMP, JPG

Video Format

MPEG 4, Type 10

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Customer Selectable Warranty Levels

Level

Commitment

Pric
e

Follow-on Year Prices

Base

One year warranty against defective parts

10 hours remote technical support ($xxx/hr
after 10 hours)
Loaner during repairs as available no
commitment

Free

10% for one additional year

Plus

One year warranty against defective parts

40 hours remote technical support ($xxx/hr
after 10 hours)
5-day delivery of loaner system during
repair / calibration for in-or-out of warranty
repairs

10%

Buy up to 2 years additional

warranties for 10% of list price
per year

Premium

Two year warranty against defective parts

Unlimited remote technical support
2-day delivery of loaner system during
repair / calibration for in-or-out of warranty
repairs

20%

Buy one additional 2-year

warranty at 20%

Select

Two year warranty against defective parts

Unlimited remote technical support
2-day delivery of loaner system during
repair / calibration for in-or-out of warranty
repairs

30%

Buy two additional 2-year

warranties at 30% for each 2year period
Trade device in at end of 6
years for 50% value of new 25
device

GE
Measurement & Control