ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTOR

EPOCH LT

Features

Light, ergonomically designed

(1.0 kg/2.35 lbs)

L arge, bright, high-resolution LCD

with full/split screen views

Automated transducer calibration

Display freeze holds waveform and

soundpath data

Soundpath data viewable in inches,

millimeters, or microseconds

Peak memory feature

RF Display Mode

Alarms, threshold positive/negative,

or minimum depth

Standard DAC and TVG

Handheld Flaw Detector Onboard DGS/AVG
The EPOCH LT is a handheld digital flaw An on-board numeric datalogger is simple
detector that is just 38 mm (1.5 in.) thick. to use and can store up to 100 calibra- Software Options
Packed in a 1 kg (2.35 lbs) package the tions/2000 thickness measurements. An
The EPOCH LTs versatility is enhanced by
EPOCH LT gives you a fast display update optional Expanded Memory feature allows
several application-specific software options
rate at a minimum 60 Hz, automated trans- storage of 500 calibrations/10000 thickness
that can be remotely activated after you
ducer calibration, a numeric datalogger, measurements.
have acquired the unit. No need to return
and many other measurement features. The
EPOCH LT is the perfect solution when you Extensive Documentation the unit to the factory!
need to perform quick, basic flaw detec- and Transfer Capabilities
tion in difficult field conditions or demand- Advanced DAC/TVG
The optional Windows-based GageView
ing production environments. Pro Interface program adds practical col- API 5UE
Heavy-Duty and Lightweight lection, editing, and review capabilities to
the EPOCH LT. GageView Pro is a power- Square Wave Pulser
Although small in size, the EPOCH LT ful tool that collects, manages, and formats
offers many of the performance features stored inspection data. AWS D1.1 and D1.5
youd normally expect to find in bulkier
flaw detectors. In addition to its fast 60 Hz GageView Pro database tracking allows
setup of inspection plans with pre-loaded Expanded memory
update rate, the EPOCH LT has a Display
Freeze Mode that holds waveform data, calibrations, IDs, and memos. Data can be
printed or easily copied and pasted into Low PRF
Peak Memory that simultaneously dis-
plays live waveform and peak envelope word processing and spreadsheet docu-
Echo-to-Echo thickness measurement
of A-scan, RF Display Mode, selectable ments for further reporting needs.
threshold positive/negative or minimum Extended range
depth Alarm Modes, and Auto Transducer
Calibration that calibrates for transducer GageView Pro
zero offset and material velocity.
EPOCH LT Specifications* Standard Inclusions
General EPOCH LT base instrument includes:
Dimensions (W x H x D) 138 mm x 238 mm x 38 mm (5.45 in. x 9.375 in. x 1.5 in.) EP-MCA: Mini charger adapter
Weight 1.0 kg (2.35 lbs) with battery EPLT/BAT (U8760037): Nickel metal hydride
Keypad English or International symbols
rechargeable battery
EPLT/CAL-NIST: NIST calibration certificate
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, and
Languages
user-defined custom languages
910-258: Operating manual
36DLP-CC (U8764039): Transport case
Transducer connection LEMO 00 connectors. Adaptors for LEMO 1 and BNC available.
DAC/TVG Software
Input/output USB High Speed Communications Port Onboard DGS/AVG
100 calibrations and 2,000 thickness measurements
Data storage
Optional Extended memory: 500 calibrations,10,000 measurements Optional Accessories
Power requirements AC Mains 100 VAC to 120 VAC, 200 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz PLUS/RPC (U8764051): Rubber protective carrying
Battery type Internal rechargeable NiMH battery pack rated at 6 V at 3200 mAh case

Battery life 5 to 6 hours nominal. Two hours typical recharge time EPLT/DP (U88780040): Display protectors (LCD)

Display type
Liquid Crystal Display: 320 pixels (W) x 240 pixels (H); Software Options
Minimum 60 Hz update rate
EPLT/API5UE (U8140011): API 5UE allows defect
Operating temperature 10 C to 50 C (14 F to 122 F)
sizing according to API Recommended Practice 5UE.
Storage temperature 40 C to 70 C (40 F to 158 F) Uses Amplitude Distance Differential Technique
One year warranty, battery not included. (ADDT) variables captured from a Peak Memory en-
Warranty velope to measure the size of potential defects during
Optional second year warranty available
the prove-up process of OCTG pipe.
Pulser
EPLT/ADT (U8140004): Advanced DAC/TVG
Pulser Negative spike excitation and optional tunable square wave
Calculates signal amplitude as a percentage or dB
PRF Automatic (60 Hz to 360 Hz based on range) level compared to a DAC curve or a reference echo
Energy settings Low (100 V), medium (200 V), high (300 V), and max (400 V) amplitude fixed with Time Varied Gain. DAC versions
Damping 50 , 63 , 150 , and 400 include ASME, ASME 3, JIS, and Custom.Contains
several key features including: dynamically adjust-
Receiver ableDAC curves, switchable DAC and TVG views,
Gain 0 to 100 dB 80% to 20% DAC/TVG, a flexible TVG table, and
custom DAC warning curves.
Reject 0% to 80% of full scale in 1% increments
Filter Settings Broadband only EPLT/SWP (U8140092): Square Wave Pulser tunable
from 1 MHz to 10 MHz for optimal signal-to-noise
Rectification Full wave, half wave positive or negative, and unrectified RF settings ratio and maximum penetration in difficult materials.
Receiver bandwidth 0.3 MHz to 20 MHz at 3 dB
EPLT/LPRG (U8140044): Low PRF (30 Hz) reduces or
Calibration eliminates wrap-around noise by setting the PRF to
Automated calibration Velocity, zero offset a fixed 30 Hz.
Test modes Pulse echo, dual, or thru-transmission EPLT/ECHO (U8140041): Echo-to-Echo Thickness
displays the true metal thickness and ignores the
Units English, metric, or microseconds
thickness of the coating layer. There is no need to
Material velocity 635 m/S to 15240 m/S (0.025 in./sec to 0.60 in./sec) remove the coating.
- Standard 4 mm to 5,000 mm (0.16 in. to 200 in.) EPLT/RANGE (U8140038): Extended Range extends
Range
- Optional 1 mm to 10,000 mm (0.038 in. to 400 in.)
standard range specifications: 1 mm to 10,000 mm
Fixed settings of 0, 30, 45, 60, 70, or variable from 10 to 85 in (0.038 in. to 400 in.).
Refracted angle
0.1 increments
EPLT/AWS (U8140039): AWS D1.1 and D1.5 provide
Simultaneous display of live A-scan at 60 Hz update rate and peak a dynamic reflector indication rating for various
Peak memory
envelope of A-scan display AWS weld inspection applications. This allows for
Alarms Selectable threshold positive/negative or minimum depth modes a more efficient inspection by eliminating manual
calculations.
EPLT/MEM (U8140042): Extended memory
GAGEVIEWPRO-KIT-USB (U8140078): GageView
Pro Interface Program including USB cable

is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.

*All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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