Olympus EPOCH 1000i Ultrasonic Phased Array Flaw Detector

Description

Olympus EPOCH 1000i Ultrasonic Phased Array Flaw Detector for NDT Inspection

The Olympus EPOCH 1000i Ultrasonic Phased Array Flaw Detector is a professional portable NDT instrument developed for detecting, evaluating, and sizing discontinuities in welds, pipes, castings, forgings, composites, and other industrial materials.

Its built-in phased array imaging detectors allows inspectors to examine multiple beam angles using focal laws from a single phased array setup. This can improve inspection coverage and reduce the need to change conventional probes and wedges for different inspection angles.

The EPOCH 1000i provides combined A-scan and S-scan views, allowing operators to review ultrasonic waveform information together with phased array imaging. The instrument also provides calibration across focal laws, reference and measurement cursors, and standard DAC/TVG functionality for phased array inspection.

The rugged instrument features a 6.5-inch full-VGA color display, IP66 environmental protection, and a portable horizontal design with dedicated controls for efficient field operation. The EPOCH 1000 series was designed for indoor and outdoor ultrasonic inspections where portability, durability, and reliable flaw detection are important.

Key Features

Built-in phased array imaging for advanced ultrasonic inspection
Advanced conventional ultrasonic flaw detection
Up to 61 focal laws in the documented phased array configuration
Supports phased array probes with up to 64 elements
Maximum active aperture of 16 elements
A-scan, S-scan, linear scan, C-scan, and combined image display modes
60 Hz A-scan update rate and 20 Hz image update rate
Automatic phased array probe recognition
Automatic wedge delay and sensitivity calibration for focal laws
Standard DAC/TVG for phased array focal laws
Standard DGS/AVG functionality
37 digital receiver filter selections
High dynamic range digital receiver
Up to 6 kHz pulse repetition rate for high-speed conventional UT scanning
ClearWave visual enhancement for conventional A-scan interpretation
SureView visualization capability
Reference and measurement cursors
Programmable analog and alarm outputs
Full VGA sunlight-readable color display
Designed for IP66 environmental protection
EN12668-1 compliant design
Portable and rugged construction for field NDT applications

Technical Specifications

Product: Olympus EPOCH 1000i
Product Type: Ultrasonic Phased Array Flaw Detector
Inspection Method: Conventional Ultrasonic Testing and Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
Phased Array Focal Laws: 61
Maximum Elements: 64 elements
Maximum Active Aperture: 16 elements
Video Filtering: Off, Low, High
Display Modes: A-scan, S-scan, Linear scan, C-scan, A-scan plus image
A-scan Update Rate: 60 Hz
Image Update Rate: 20 Hz
Pulse Repetition Rate: Up to 6,000 Hz in conventional UT mode
Display: 6.5-inch full-VGA color display
Display Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels
Environmental Rating: IP66
Operating Temperature: Approximately -10°C to 50°C
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Typical Battery Runtime: Up to approximately 8 hours in conventional UT mode and approximately 4–5 hours during phased array inspection, depending on operating conditions
Dimensions: Approximately 277 × 150 × 51 mm for the main housing; display section approximately 71 mm thick
Weight: Approximately 3.67 kg including battery
Data Storage: Internal storage for up to 10,000 inspection IDs, with CompactFlash support
Compliance: EN12668-1

Main Benefits

Advanced Phased Array Inspection
The EPOCH 1000i can display ultrasonic information across multiple beam angles using phased array focal laws, helping inspectors evaluate potential flaws from different angles during a single inspection setup.

Conventional UT and Phased Array in One Instrument
The instrument combines advanced conventional ultrasonic flaw detection with phased array imaging, providing flexibility for a wide range of industrial NDT requirements.

Efficient Weld Inspection
A-scan and S-scan visualization, DAC/TVG, DGS/AVG, and sizing cursors provide useful tools for detecting and evaluating weld discontinuities.

High-Speed Scanning
The EPOCH 1000 series supports pulse repetition rates up to 6 kHz in conventional ultrasonic operation, supporting faster scanning applications.

Rugged Field Design
The IP66-rated housing, sunlight-readable display, and portable construction are designed for demanding inspection environments.

Applications

The Olympus EPOCH 1000i can be used for:
Weld inspection
Weld defect detection and sizing
Crack detection
Power generation inspection
Pipeline and pipe inspection
Casting inspection
Forging inspection
DGS/AVG flaw sizing
Composite delamination inspection
Aerospace inspection and maintenance
Automotive inspection
Transportation equipment inspection
In-line ultrasonic inspection
General industrial NDT
Structural material inspection