B-Scan Option

B-Scan Option for the Epoch 4

Our advanced digital ultrasonic flaw detector, the Panametrics-NDT™ EPOCH 4, offers a fully encoded B-scan option that displays scanned thickness measurements of internally corroded pipe or tank walls as easy-to-read cross-sectional images. This time-saving B-scan option works with multiple crawlers and encoders providing important transducer location information of distance traveled. Complete with thickness markers the B-scan option provides readings at specific scan loctions and the ablity to save minimum thickness or alarm conditions that automatically save A-scans during a B-scan collection.

Features

• Bi-directional, Uni-directional, and Manual scan modes
• Ability to simultaneously view A-scan and B-scan
• Scanning resolution up to 0.020" (0.5 mm)
• Fast scanning rate (variable based upon operator selectable resolution) of 7.2"/sec. (180 mm/sec) with a resolution of 0.040"(1.0 mm)
• Automatic audible alarm if scan speed exceeds limit
• Operates in all test modes including Thru-Paint Echo-to-Echo measurements, Time Varied Gain (TVG), Interface Gate, and Floating Gate
• Floating Gate improves precision and consistency of thickness readings
• Ability to save a single screenshot or an entire B-scan
• Internal storage of up to 250,000 B-scan thickness readings
• Ability to scroll and review internally stored B-scan data
• Audible and visual Minimum Depth Alarm for thickness below an operator defined level
• Minimum Thickness continuously captured and updated on screen

GageView Pro Interface Program allows transfer of stored B-scan data to a computer.

B-Scan Option Specifications*

EP4/BSCAN-KIT-XX
Includes:
EP4/BSCAN: B-scan operating software for the EPOCH 4
EP4/ENC: B-scan Position Encoder
EP4/ENC/CBL-XX: Position Encoder with specified encoder cable length. (Cable lengths available in 10, 25, 50, and 100 feet)

Notes:

• Panametrics-NDT™ D790-SM, 5.0MHz, 0.434" (11.0 mm) diameter, transducer sold separately
• Panametrics-NDT BCMD-316-XXB or L1CMD-316-XXB transducer cables also sold separately
• Transducer cables available in 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 feet lengths
• B-scan option can be added to existing EPOCH 4 units remotely gageview pro OPTIONAL

Interface Program

• Microsoft® Windows® based
  
• Transfer of stored A-scan and B-scan files from the EPOCH 4 to a computer
• View entire compressed B-scan as well as full data displayed on screen for complete review
• Allows viewing of A-scans stored automatically during B-scan acquisition based on mininum depth or alarm conditions
• Data can be printed or exported directly to a spreadsheet program for further data analysis
• Provides minimum depth finder and alarm location fields

Optional Accessories

EP4/ENC-PH: Probe Holder Assembly
EP4/MW: One pair of magnetic hold down wheels
EP4/EPB: Extension Pole Bracket
EP4/WC: Replaceable Wear Cap
EP4/EWC: Replaceable Extended Wear Cap
GAGEVIEWPRO-KIT-SERIAL: Interface Program on CD-ROM, includes RS-232 interface cable

Encoder Specifications

Resolution: 50 pulses per inch (0.020" per reading) 2 pulses per mm (0.5mm per reading)

Outputs: Standard quadrature position outputs, TTL/CMOS compatible

Power: Single +5 V supply provided by EPOCH 4

Connector: LEMO®, four conductor

Water Fitting: Bronze barbed fitting requires 5/32" (4.0 mm) ID tubing

Pipe Diameter: Minimum 3.0" (76.2 mm)

Dimensions: 4.41" x 2.75" x 2.70" (111 mm x 69 mm x 68 mm)

Weight: 0.93 lbs. (425 g)

Construction: Rugged, sealed cast aluminum

Note: Other commercially available encoders or crawlers can be used with the EPOCH 4 B-scan option.