The omniscan mx2 is an important part of your inspection solution, and can be combined with other critical components to form a complete inspection system. Encoded phased array units have the capability of using an encoder for collecting and storing scan data and probe position data. Small in size and simple to use, the handscan allows the technician to set up quickly and easily. The omniscan x3 flaw detector is a complete phased array toolbox. This catalog shows olympus standard phased array probes, which are divided into three types. This video is sample procedure for encoder calibration when performing encoded ultrasonic testing.
Phased arrays are not supportive to this, there are other products some using phased array supporting api 1104 fig 10. Olympus also offers a more affordable cobra package that can be used with the singlegroup omniscan sx. This series of optical encoder ics features monolithically integrated photosensors arranged as a differential scanning photosensor array iclshc or phased array icpn series. Olympus ndt has developed a circumferential weld inspection system based on the omniscan pa for the oil and gas industry. Automated detection technology adt software from veriphase processes phased array weld data and autopopulates the indication table in olympus omnipc software, helping inspectors analyze their data quickly and. Greater flexibility for the inspection of complex geometry. For improved ease of use, the omniscan mx2 features a new streamlined software interface displayed on an touch screen. The rotix 2 probe phased array scanner is completely configurable for both phased array and traditional ut ultrasonic testing with single or multiple probes. Olympus pa solution, including weldsight software, uses. The miniwheel encoder is used for the positioning and dimensioning of defects in the scan axis. Small in size and simple to use, the handscan allows the.
Phased array transducers contain a number of individual transducers that can be pulsed individually to steer and focus the sound beam in a specific direction. Phased array probe part number item number frequency mhz number of elements pitch mm elevation mm cable length m connector type 7. A custom block was designed and manufactured to calibrate the wedge delay, angle sensitivity, and timecorrected gain tcg. Key new features of the omniscan mx2 a bright and large touch screen. A high photocurrent gain equal to 1 m transimpedance generates output signals of several hundred millivolts at low illumination levels. As a world leader in phased array technology, olympus. Introduction to phased array using the omniscan mx2 part 4 omniscan mx2 product.
Olympus is proud to introduce the omniscan mx2, a flaw detector that benefits from more than 20 years of phased array experience and shares the omniscan dna. All encoders are ip68 rated and backed by a lifetime warranty. The omniscan mx2 is one of the most sought after phased array units, as continue reading. Compact phased array wheel encoder phoenix cclamp encoder. This phased array system is qualified to inspect tube with diameters ranging from 48 mm to 1524 mm and thicknesses from 5 mm to 25 mm in compliance with asme boiler and pressure vessel code section v. While this may not sound like a big difference after all, adding an encoder to an electronic unit is theoretically not a big deal the real story is in the software. V zahradach 24, 180 00 prague 8 czech republic, european union. Ultrasonic phased array system application stories. The aut solutions handscan is a lowcost tool for performing single axis encoded scanning. Instead of a discrete detector for each channel, a phased array encoder features an array of detectors integrated at the chip level with an applicationspecific integrated circuit so that each channel is covered by multiple detectors see figure 6.
Stateoftheart pa2 and ut2 modules as a world leader in phased array technology, olympus has released a new line of modules compatible with mx2 instrument. A linear digital encoder recorded data for post processing using tomoview andor omnipc software. Jul 17, 2016 phased arrays are not supportive to this, there are other products some using phased array supporting api 1104 fig 10. Phased array wizard contains all calculations that are frequently required in industrial applications by level i and ii ndt technicians. It can synchronize data acquisition with probe movement. Olympus has an extensive portfolio of inspection solutions that offer unmatched capability for applications ranging from weld inspections to the detection of hidden cracks, voids. Olympus introduces a semiautomated corrosion mapping. Phased array inspection the use of phased array probes enables oneline scanning and eliminates one axis of a twoaxis scan. Tomoviewer is a free olympus ndt software for phased array and. Tomoview is a pcbased software for data acquisition and visualization of. Other types of probes can be designed to suit the needs of your application.
The onboard scan plan, improved fast calibration, and streamlined user interface help eliminate unnecessary steps so. But conventional ultrasound inspection, a commonly used nondestructive method for evaluating ceramic integrity, may not be rapid enough for some commercial. The phased array pcn level 2 and time of flight diffraction tofd coursea are designed to introduce the student to the field of advanced ultrasonics within the nondestructive testing ndtnondestructive examination nde industry. Omniscan mx ultrasound, ut phased array, eddy current, and. A group of transducers with relative time or phase shifts between the elements forms a phased array. Omniscan mx2 phased array flaw detector olympus ims. It is compatible with all existing phased array modules. In addition, you get extreme data signal processing capacity. Linear arrays are typically used in combination with an encoder system matching the signal with positional information to build a 2dimensional image. Many materials such as armorgrade ceramics used in critical applications require 100% inspection. The solution includes the focus px, a powerful and scalable acquisition unit. This robust scanner comes with a modular ip68 waterproof encoder with life time warranty and a detachable cable that can be supplied in many different lengths. Phasedarray incremental encoders use solid state technology to provide a more robust solution.
Advanced ultrasonic flaw detectors with phased array imaging. An adaptable device to quickly and easily encode manual phased array inspection has been launched by phoenix inspection systems. Various arrays transmit and receive electromagnetic and acoustic waves according to the requirements of particular applications. Olympus system instrumentation working in synergy olympus offers a complete advanced phased array integration solution that meets the requirements of your most demanding customers. Olympus offers a complete product range that includes phased array probes, scanners, analysis software, and accessories, all of which are integrated and. Encoder calibration for encoded ultrasonic testing duration.
Jun 27, 2017 a similar principle is used in reverse in an optical phased array receiver, which is the basis for the new camera. Its open architecture also supports future software updates and phased array module upgrades with. Rotix 2 probe phased array scanner jireh industries. Designed to be paired with the omniscan, the hydroform phased array corrosion system enables inspectors to be more productive and collect higher.
Jul 08, 2015 designed to be paired with the omniscan, the hydroform phased array corrosion system enables inspectors to be more productive and collect higher resolution data. The combined elements act as a single sensor that can focus on distinct points in space. Encoder calibration for encoded ultrasonic testing youtube. The epoch is an advanced conventional ultrasonic flaw detector that can be upgraded with phased array imaging at an authorized olympus service center. Omniscan x3 phased array flaw detector with tfm olympus. Todays technology the omniscan mx2 phased array, ultrasonic. Omniscan mx ultrasound, ut phased array, eddy current, and ec. The omniscan mx2 phased array flaw detector with touch screen interface offers increased testing efficiencies and powerful software features, ensuring superior manual and advanced aut application performance with fast setups, test cycles, and reporting. Handscan encoded phased array clamping scanner youtube. In the later 1980s and early 1990s, the technology was. Digital signals enable impressive performance, with up to 100 datasets per sec from all 16 384.
The em1 uses phased array detector technology to provide superior performance and greater tolerances over. Olympus introduces a semiautomated corrosion mapping solution utilizing the hydroform phased array probe immersion box olympus scientific solutions americas ossa 236, waltham, ma, usa olympus ndt is pleased to introduce the first semiautomated semiaut ultrasound phased array solution developed for corrosion mapping applications. Olympus phased array systems can also be used to inspect flat surfaces such as steel plates. In that direction, the waves amplify each other to create a focused gaze that can be electronically controlled. Our unique 2d matrix transducer technology enables a wide variety of transducer frequencies and custom transducer design. Omniscan solution cfrp radii inspection features omniscan instrumentation omniscan software familiar menudriven interface multiple cscan option ascan and cscan data storage timecorrected gain tcg quick swapping between pa and ut for proveup and defect sizing customizable color palette for amplitude and thickness cscans live ascans and bscans curved. Phased array probes and wedges material evaluation. The basic ab signal is not the limit of optical rotary encoder design. Cfrp radii inspection solution olympus pdf catalogs. This package requires the inspection of a weld in two passes techniques this olympus phased array solution uses lowprofile phased array probes with optimized elevation focusing, which enhances detection of small defects in thinwall pipes. Phased array incremental encoders use solid state technology to provide a more robust solution. The most basic optical rotary encoder design has certain limits in signal stability and count methodology because it is limited to only a couple of signal outputs.
Phased array ultrasonic testing of austenitic stainless steel welds. An ultrasonic phased array setup includes the integration of techno and olympus products. Waterproof encoder with omniscan mx2 or sx compatible connector. En126681 compliant, 37 digital receiver filter selections, and 6 khz pulse repetition rate for. Incremental encoder ic is used for comparison of the actual and estimated speed. The miniwheel encoder is waterproof and compatible with the hstx04 scanner, as well as olympus standard pa wedges on which it can be mounted using the included bracket kit. The rotix is a manual chain scanner designed to provide encoded probe position of probes circumferentially around tubes and pipes.
Hydroformscn u8750059 same content as the hydroformkmanual, without the phased array probe. Linear arrays are the most commonly used phased array probes for industrial applications. Automated detection technology from veriphase streamlines. Solution using the cobra scanner and phased array pa technology the outside diameter of the heat exchanger tubes was 76 mm 3 in. Ultrathin camera without lenses uses optical phased array. The encoder ic senses the position of a diametrically polarized magnet placed above the chip. The prisma ultrasonic flaw detector offers the end user, outstanding performance in the field together with the flexibility and capability to step up from using a highend ultrasonic flaw detector to an instrument with phased array functionality. Omniscan mx2 the standard in phased array, redefined. Olympus omniscan x3 phased array flaw detector the omniscan x3 flaw detector is a complete phased array toolbox. Phased array ultrasonic instrumentation has been around as early as the late 1950s and the beginning of the 1960s, but was restricted to the medical industry in the early days. Phased array, olympus phased array instruments ndt.
The cclamp encoder is an economical universal accessory for single axis inspections requiring no tools for setup and operation. Jul 11, 2019 the aut solutions handscan is a lowcost tool for performing single axis encoded scanning. This application turns your smart phone in a powerful ultrasound calculator which simplifies the inspection setup and the selection of the most appropriate phased array transducer phased array wizard calculates the near field, beam divergence, maximum. This chip uses the proven onaxis sensing principle. Ideally suited to linear manual phased array inspections it can also fit a broad range of ultrasonic transducers and wedges. The cclamp encoder is compact and very simple to attach, requiring no tools for setup and operation. Pa2 the new phased array offeringled by the innovative pa2 modules, features multiple improvements, such as. The ndt remote control library is a software development kit, which allows you to develop a special user interface for automated inspections using olympus ndt instruments phased array or conventional ut.
The compact design allows use in areas with limited access. Scanning direction active group 1 128 16 11 angles wedge and phased array probe multipleangle inspection with one multielement probe. En126681 compliant, 37 digital receiver filter selections, and 6 khz pulse repetition rate for high speed scanning. Tomoview is designed to perform ultrasonic testing ut data acquisition with several olympus phased array pa or conventional ut units, giving you the flexibility to choose the configuration for your application. Phased array flaw detectors innoviative solution for your. As the magnet rotates an array of hall sensors within the chip produces a. Hydroformaadpchain u8775183 accessory kit for adapting the hydroform to the chain scanner. African fusion takes a look at olympus second generation omniscan mx2 system, which has been adopted for use in paut training by saiw. A similar principle is used in reverse in an optical phased array receiver, which is the basis for the new camera. Designed to secure both your current and future phased array investments, the omniscan mx2 can house any olympus phased array module, including the reliable, fieldproven models currently available, and the nextgeneration modules of the future. Compared to a wide, singleelement transduceroften referred to as a paint brushphased array technology offers a much higher sensitivity due to the use of a small focused beam.
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