4 - OISE Epoch 1000 Launch

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EPOCH 1000 Series Introduction

OISE MEA(T) Distributor Meeting

Dubai March 3 to 5, 2009


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New Product Introduction

Olympus IMS is pleased to introduce the newest additions to the EPOCH series flawdetector product line, the

EPOCH 1 Series


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EPOCH 1000 Series Introduction

The EPOCH 1000 Series provides the highestperformance conventional flaw detection everoffered in the EPOCH flaw detector product line.

Phased Array imaging capabilities for Better Probability of Detection

More efficient inspections

Large, Full VGA resolution,transflective display

Case designed to meet IP66

environmental seal requirements.

EN12668-1 Compliant(Conventional UT)

Horizontal layout with

adjustment knob as well as

EPOCH-style adjustment cluster.


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Three Instrument Offerings

The EPOCH 1000 Series is offered in three configurations: EPOCH 1000High performance conventional Flaw Detector. Phased Array

Imaging option may be added with a hardware upgrade at an authorized

Olympus NDT service center.

EPOCH 1000iRExactly the same conventional UT features and capabilitiesas the EPOCH 1000instrument. The EPOCH 1000iRcomes with calibrated

phased array hardware pre-installed. Phased array imaging capabilities can

be activated remotely as a software option, saving the need for upgrade at a

service center.

EPOCH 1000iPhased Array imaging hardware and software capabilities arefactory installed on the EPOCH 1000i, without sacrificing any of the advanced

conventional flaw detection capabilities of the EPOCH 1000 instrument.


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EPOCH 1000 Series Product Position

The product positioning of this series of instruments is a key factor to sales success

The EPOCH 1000 Series bridges the gap between conventional, portable flaw

detectors (EPOCH and Sonic series) and the advanced phased array flaw

detectors (OmniScan series)

Instrument series may better address some market segments currently

supported by other instruments

EPOCH XT previously the only portable conventional solution

OmniScan M previously the only entry-level phased array solution

Product differentiation is a key component of selling the EPOCH 1000 Series

Direct competitors include:

GEIT USN 60

Sonatest Masterscan Series

GEIT Phasor CV

GEIT Phasor XSConfidentialFor Internal Use Only


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Key FeaturesPhysical Features

Full VGA Display:The EPOCH 1000 Series features the highest qualitydisplay available in an EPOCH flaw detector

Large display size: Diagonal dimension = 165.1 mm (6.5 in.)

Full VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

Transflective design for excellent visibility in both outdoor and indoor conditions

Horizontal Layout:The EPOCH 1000 Series is the first EPOCH series flaw

detector to feature a horizontal layout since the EPOCH II series.

Addresses the requests of customers who prefer horizontal instrument layout

Allows for larger active display area

Adjustment Knob:For the first time an EPOCH flaw detector has anadjustment knob. This adjustment knob allows:

Fast parameter adjustment, especially for focal law selection

Combines with traditional arrow keypad for advanced navigation capabilities

Addresses the requests of customers who prefer knob adjustment

ConfidentialFor Internal Use Only


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IP66 Environmental Rating:The EPOCH 1000 Series is designed to meetthe demands of IP66.

EN12668-1 Compliance: As with all current generation EPOCH flawdetectors, the EPOCH 1000 series is fully compliant to EN12668-1 inconventional UT mode.

New User Interface:The new user interface design of the EPOCH 1000Series has an intuitive design that is very easy to learn

Based on EPOCH XT, LTC, and OmniScan designs for appeal to current customers

Direct access buttons for adjustments required during an inspection Intuitive menu system for instrument setup and feature access



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Multiple Input/Output PortsThe EPOCH 1000 Series features multiple input/outputports for various forms of analog and digital communication

VGA Out and RS-232 Port

1 USB Client, 2 USB Host Ports26 pin Hardware I/O Port

(Analog, Encoder, Trigger)

9 pin Alarm Output Port



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Key FeaturesConventional UT Features

Conventional Performance in All Offerings:The EPOCH 1000 Seriesmaintains the same advanced conventional performance regardless of the

offering (EPOCH 1000, EPOCH 1000iRor EPOCH 1000i)

Key competitive advantage against GEIT Phasor CV and Phasor XS

PerfectSquare Tunable Square Wave Pulser:Standard

475V Maximum Pulser Energy:Standard (adjustable 50V 475V)

6000 Hz Maximum PRF Rate:Standard (adjustable 5Hz 6kHz)

Ideal for inline scanning applications

Single-Shot Measurement Architecture:The EPOCH 1000 Series maintains

the high standard set by the EPOCH XT, providing measurement rate

equivalent to PRF rate at all PRF settings



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Digital Narrowband FiltersThe EPOCH 1000 Series features two sets ofdigital narrowband filters, combining to provide over 30 filter offerings

Standard Filter Set (7):The standard set of filters are EN12668-1 compliant and

are suitable for most standard applications

Advanced Filter Set (30):The advanced set of filters provide excellent filter

flexibility that can only be matched by our EPOCH XT with the Advanced Filter

Option. The wide range of filter combinations in this set allow for excellent signal tonoise ratio and signal clarity in nearly any application.

Programmable Analog and Alarm OutputsThe EPOCH 1000 Series allows

for integration and data output by providing multiple analog and alarm outputs

4 Analog Outputs: Programmable 1V or 10V scaled output for amplitude or

thickness measurements, output at PRF or compressed to 50Hz or 60Hz(selectable)

6 Alarm Outputs: Programmable alarm outputs for threshold or combined logic

Gate alarms



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Gates and Reference CursorsThe EPOCH 1000 Series allows forthree separate measurement gates and two visual reference cursors:

Gates 1 and 2: Independent

measurement gates with alarm

conditions and tracking

capabilities for Echo-to-Echomeasurements

Interface Gate (optional):Gate 1

and/or Gate 2 tracking to interface

gate, DAC/TVG tracking, and

alarm conditions

Reference Cursors A and B:

Reference cursors for visual

reference and visual sizing



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Software Features: The EPOCH 1000 Series comes standard with software featuresdesigned to meet common inspection requirements:

Dynamic DAC/TVG with TVG TableDAC/TVG provides the same features as EPOCH XT

dynamic DAC/TVG, including

ASME, ASME-III, JIS, 20-80% DAC, Custom DAC

TVG TableCombines with Interface Gate and 6kHz PRF as a powerful component of high speed immersion

scanning

Onboard DGS/AVGClass leading DGS/AVG sizing capabilities with Atlas series and GEIT

probe library



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Software Features: The EPOCH 1000 Series comes with a variety of software featuresto meet the demands of common sizing techniques and to provide common inspection

calculations:

AWS D1.1/D1.5 Weld Rating SoftwareProvides onscreen Dweld rating according to AWS

D1.1/D1.5 code requirements (A-B-C=D).

Curved Surface CorrectionProvides surface distance and depth calculation correction basedon part diameter and thickness. Functional for measurements taken from either the outer

diameter or the inner diameter of a curved inspection surface.

Floating GateAllows any combination of Gate 1, Gate 2, and Interface Gate level(s) to float at

a user-defined level below the peak of the gated indication, providing more consistent thickness

measurements and avoiding Loss of Signal, especially in scanning modes

GageView ProCompatible with GageView Pro PC interface program for database

management, file viewing, and basic screen capture, and export features



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Key FeaturesPhased Array Features

Phased Array Imaging CapableTheEPOCH 1000 Series provides phasedarray imaging capabilities, eitherstandard or optional, based on thefollowing:

EPOCH 1000Optional imagingrequiring hardware/software upgrade

EPOCH 1000iROptional imaging

requiring only software upgrade EPOCH 1000iStandard imaging

capabilities

Sector Scan The EPOCH 1000 Series provides a standard image view called theSector scan. This image represents a composite of A-scans across a range of angles(typically 40to 70or30to 30). One angle is selected using a cursor, and the A-scan view of this particular angle is displayed next to the Sector scan, or S-scan.

A-scan at 60(selected)



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Sector Scan using Straight Beam approach: -20to +20Confidential For Internal Use Onl


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Simple Calibration Procedure Similar to conventional calibration allows conventional

operators to learn the procedure very quickly.

Velocity CalibrationSimple two point calibration

Wedge Delay CalibrationSingle reflector calibration that

compensates for different wedge paths for each angle of inspection.

Gain (Sensitivity) CalibrationEqualizes sensitivity across focallaws and through the area of inspection (TVG).



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Normal Viewing ModeThe normal S-scan viewing mode of the EPOCH 1000 Series isgeometrically correct.

When properly calibrated, the S-scan portrays a to-scale representation of the angle sweep

defined which does not utilize the full viewing area of the S-scan screen.

Best Fit Viewing Mode The EPOCH 1000 Series features a Best Fitmode in imaging.

Best Fitmode stretches the S-scan to fill the allotted display area while maintaining correct

surface and depth distances and rulers.



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Frozen Image AnalysisThe EPOCH 1000iallows A-scan and image review andanalysis while in FREEZE mode

Raw A-scan data available for all angles/focal laws

Full Gain, Gate and Cursor adjustment

A-scan indication measurements live

Image sizing cursors available for

X2X1 and/or Y2Y1 indication sizing



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Key FeaturesUser Interface

The EPOCH 1000 Series features a new user interface for intuitive access to all features!

EPOCH 1000 Keypad and User Interface

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The EPOCH 1000 Series features a new user interface for intuitive access to all features!

EPOCH 1000iKeypad and User Interface



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Direct Access KeysThe EPOCH 1000 Seriesprovides several direct access keys under the

arrow navigation cluster

Allows user to access most commonly used

adjustments and features without any menu

navigation

Parameter box above Group buttons varies

depending on direct access key press

GATES KeyGates 1-2-IF key has special

functionality

Multiple presses scrolls through Start position of

every active Gate

Once correct active Gate is selected, right and

left arrows navigate through Gate Start, Width,

Level




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Up to Six Measurement Boxes

A-scan (Selected

Focal Law)

Angle/Focal

Law Selector

Menu Groups

Menu Parameters (Adjustable)

Angle/Focal

Law Cursor

S-scan with Soundpath Grid

Battery Indicator

Mode Indicator

Menu Group

Selection

(Current/Total)

Range and

Direct Access

Parameter Box

Depth/Surface Distance Rulers

A-scan Measurement

Gate

S-scan SoundpathMeasurement Gate



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Adjustment KnobThe adjustment knob onthe EPOCH 1000 Series, a new addition to the

EPOCH flaw detectors, is responsible for

parameter adjustment and value slewing.

Allows the user to adjust values such as angle,

range, gain, velocity, etc, up and down in either

coarse or fine increments.

Scrolls through the vertical Groupbuttons.



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Arrow KeysThe arrow keys on the EPOCH1000 Series, a staple of the EPOCH flawdetectors, are primarily responsible for screennavigation.

Up and Down Arrows Move between vertical group, table or menu

selections

Adjust values up and down when highlighted on a

horizontal or direct-access parameter

Right and Left Arrows Move between horizontal group, table or menu

selections



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F Group KeysThe EPOCH 1000 Series features a number

of direct access keys, including vertical Fkeys

Vertical Fkeys activate the corresponding parameter/menu

group to the left

P Parameter KeysThe EPOCH 1000 Series features

horizontal Pkeys

Horizontal Pkeys highlight the parameter above for adjustment

Horizontal Pkeys activate/open the function/menu above



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Coarse and Fine Adjustment Coarse and Fine adjustment are available for mostadjustable parameters on the EPOCH 1000 Series. Once a parameter is highlighted

for adjustment, the user can toggle between Coarseand Fineadjustment of the

parameter using the key.

If the parameter title is underlined, it is being adjusted in coarsesteps

If the parameter title is not underlined, it is being adjusted in finesteps

Check and Escape The EPOCH 1000 Series features two new keysCheckand

Escape.

Toggles between coarseand fineparameter adjustment

Activates a highlighted function, such as CAL Zero

Enters horizontal menu from a highlighted Group

Exits menus

Returns to main group from horizontal menus

Used to return to Home position



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Simplified Phased Array Probe SetupThe EPOCH 1000ifeatures simplified phasedarray probe setup capabilities

Automatic Probe Recognition

Limited wedge selections based on Probe ID

Default beam parameters

Velocity

Start and End Angle

Focus Depth One screen allows full setup

Similar to EPOCH XT DGS/AVG

setup



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Target Markets and CustomersEPOCH 1000/1000iR

Level II or Equivalent Inspectors The primary target markets for the EPOCH 1000and EPOCH 1000iRinclude standard and advanced level inspectors.

EPOCH 1000/1000iRprovides excellent

standard flaw detection capabilities with a

large, high resolution display

Perfect for anyone relying on A-scans for flaw

characterization

EPOCH 1000/1000iRprovides appealing

advanced capabilities standard, enhancing

the quality of standard or difficult applications

Features include standard AWS, DGS/AVG,

ClearWave Visualization Package

EPOCH 1000/1000iR physical layout is

familiar to almost any portable flaw detector

user, incorporating EPOCH arrow navigation,

adjustment knob and intuitive menus



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Target Markets and CustomersEPOCH 1000/1000iR

Large, high resolution display iscoveted for crack detection andsizing

Perfect for difficult IGSCC cracksizing and nuclear inspections

SureView visualization modeenhances tip diffracted signalsand potential defects even whenscreen range compresses thesesignals into the backwall

Power GenerationThe EPOCH 1000/1000iRconventional functionality is perfectly

situated for the power generation market.



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Target Markets and CustomersEPOCH 1000

Integrators and Scanning ApplicationsThe EPOCH 1000 is well suited for basic

integration and scanning applications as an industrial flaw detector

Remote PC/device control via RS232 or USB commands

4 Programmable Analog Outputs

6 Programmable Alarm Outputs

Trigger I/O and Sync Output

Ample data storage

6kHz PRF for conventional inspections

Powerful pulser/receiver

capabilities


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Target Markets and CustomersEPOCH 1000i

Level II or Equivalent InspectorsThe phased array capable EPOCH 1000iis intended

to primarily target conventional users by providing added value imaging to complement

standard conventional inspections

Maintain conventional procedures and

code compliance

Better probability of detection with S-

scan image

Obtain multiple angles of A-scans at one

time, with one setup and one probe

(efficiency)

Maintain conventional flaw sizing

techniques via A-scan interpretation

Added confidence with images inreporting

Enhanced company profile (Add phased

array to your resume!)



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Selling Strategy

The EPOCH 1000 Series must be carefully promoted to highlight its core featuresand benefits while still appealing to its target markets.

Appeal to Conventional Users: The EPOCH 1000 Series is the most

advanced EPOCH series flaw detector available. Its design is based on the

EPOCH XT and should appeal to conventional users well.

Target conventional users and demonstrate instruments ability to meet standard

conventional inspections

Introduce new user interface in conventional UT mode to establish familiarity and

acceptance of instrument platform

Demonstrate standard inspection techniques with high performance platform Illustrate benefits of new features, such as ClearWave visualization package



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Selling Strategy

The EPOCH 1000 Series must be carefully promoted to highlight its core featuresand benefits while still appealing to its target markets.

Introduce Phased Array: Phased array imaging is a powerful added-value

tool in the EPOCH 1000 Series. Imaging can provide great benefits to

conventional inspections.

Probability of detection is a key messaging point

Inspection efficiency (multiple angles in one setup/probe) is a key messaging point

Split A-scan and S-scan views, showing imaging benefits while maintain A-scan

interpretation of flaws

Demonstrate ease of calibration for all focal laws (velocity, wedge delay, andsensitivity)

Provide basic demonstration, per conventional procedure, with imaging as a benefit



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Selling Strategy

EPOCH 1000iR:This configuration offering of the EPOCH 1000 Series isdesigned to appeal to a variety of customers that will not purchase the full

EPOCH 1000i

Budget-conscious customers (mid-range pricing)

Entry-level customers working towards imaging techniques

Conventional customers who may require imaging benefits in the future

Up-Sell:The EPOCH 1000iRis priced competitively within the EPOCH 1000

Series to allow for easier up-sells from the EPOCH 1000 instrument

Small investment up front allows easy upgrade to phased array imaging

Unit does notneed to be returned to a service center for hardware upgrade and

calibration

Saves customer time and shipment fees

Saves Olympus service centers time and administrative costs

This instrument offering should be aggressively promoted to any customers looking

at the EPOCH 1000



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Demonstration Equipment

The EPOCH 1000idemonstration equipment kit should include the following items:

EPOCH 1000iinstrument

Charger/adapter

Manual

Transport case

(Pelican style w/ foam insert)

VGA and USB cables

Phased Array probe

At least one probe included

Potential for more probes based on

market needs

Demonstration block (Aluminum)

FPOadd picture of full kit if possible



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Demonstration EquipmentPhased Array Probes

Six phased array probes have been developed for promotion with the EPOCH 1000 Series.

General Weld Probes

Designed to match general weld inspection

performance

2.25MHz, 16 element, small footprint

5MHz, 16 element, small footprint

10MHz, 16 element, small footprint

AWS Probe

Designed to match performance and

requirements for AWS inspections

2.25MHz, 16 element, large footprint

Atlas Phased Array Probes

Integral wedge, Atlas style probes for generalinspections

2MHz, 8 element

4MHz, 16 element

FPO- need PA probe photos!



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Product Placement and Competitive Analysis

Competitor Product Offerings

GE Inspection Technologies

Sonatest

Olympus NDT Product Offerings

EPOCH XT

OmniScan iX

OmniScan M

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The EPOCH 1000 Series fills a gap in the Olympus NDT portable flawdetector line, and bridges the gap between conventional and phased

array equipment.

Current products have been strained to meet the demands of this

intermediate market EPOCH XT sold for high-end conventional solutions

OmniScan iX sold for basic, single channel integration applications

OmniScan M sold for basic phased array

Clear product differentiation is crucial to providing the correct solutionto the customer and maximizing market penetration in all flaw detector

segments



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EPOCH 1000 and EPOCH 1000iRversus EPOCH XT

EPOCH XT

Key Features

Conventional UT

IP67

EN12668-1 Compliant

Tunable square wave pulser

Digital narrowband filters (7)

Dynamic DAC/TVG

Manual PRF adjustment

Corrosion style data logger

Software Enhancements

Advanced digital filters (30)

Encoded B-scan (single value only)

DGS and AWS sizing techniques

Floating gate

EPOCH 1000 and EPOCH 1000iR

Key Features

High Performance Conventional UT

IP66

EN12668-1 Compliant

Full VGA transflective display

Dynamic DAC/TVG

PRF adjustment up to 6kHz




SureView Visualization Feature

Multiple programmable analog/alarm outputs


Interface Gate

Floating Gate

EPOCH 1000iR Software-only upgrade to

phased array imaging capabilities



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EPOCH 1000 and EPOCH 1000iRversus OmniScan iXEPOCH 1000 and EPOCH 1000iR

Key Features


IP66

EN12668-1 Compliant

Full VGA transflective display

Dynamic DAC/TVG

PRF adjustment up to 6kHz




SureView Visualization Feature Multiple programmable analog/alarm outputs


Interface Gate

Floating Gate

EPOCH 1000iR Software-only upgrade to

phased array imaging capabilities

Omniscan iX

Key Features


Multi-Channel (2, 4 or 8)

Maximum 12kHz PRF

Narrowband filters (8)

Raw Data Output

16 Programmable Analog and Alarm

Outputs

Multiple A-scan Display (MUX Mode)

Multiple Strip Chart Display

Dynamic DAC/TVG C-scan capabilities

PC integration software package


Backwall Attenuator

2 Encoder Inputs



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EPOCH 1000iversus OmniScan M 16:16

EPOCH 1000i

Key Features

Phased array capable 16:16

Split A-scan/S-scan view

Multi-law A-scan view

Dynamic DAC/TVG for multiple focal

laws

DGS and AWS sizing techniques for

multiple focal laws

Conventional performance same as

EPOCH 1000/1000iR

Omniscan M 16:16

Key Features

Phased array capable 16:16

Split A-scan/S-scan view

Intuitive phased array setup wizards

C-scan

DAC/TVG sizing method


API 5UE sizing technique

RayTracing software

Weld overlay view

NEWStandard single line encoding


Upgradeable to Omniscan MX through

module change



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Omniscan MX Series

Omniscan M 16:64

Omniscan M 16:16

EPOCH 1000i

EPOCH 1000iR

EPOCH 1000

EPOCH XT

EPOCH LTC

EPOCH LT

Phasor XS 16:64

Phasor XS 16:16Phasor CV

USN 60

USN 58L, USN 58RUSM 35X

USM 32X

USM 33

High-End PA

Mid-Range PA

Basic PA

PA Ready

High-End Conv.

Mid-RangeConventional

Basic Conv.

Low-End

Price

/Perform

ance



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USN 60

Phasor CV

Phasor XS 16:16

Phasor XS 16:64

The product placement of the EPOCH 1000 Series is most directly targeted at the

GEIT line of high end portable flaw detectors, including:



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EPOCH 1000 versus USN 60 (Direct Competitor)

EPOCH 1000 Key Advantages Transflective VGA display

IP66 environmental rating

EN12668-1 compliant

EPOCH quality user interface and color scheme

6kHz PRF in spike an dsquare wave pulser

modes

37 digital narrowband receiver filters

Full dynamic range for DAC/TVG (110dB)

50-point DAC/TVG acquisition capabilities

475V pulser for maximum penetration

4 programmable alarm outputs Virtually unlimited data logger capacity

Minimally invasive hardware upgrade to phased

array instrument

SureView visualization feature

USN 60 Key Advantages

Years of market acceptance

GEIT user interface (market acceptance)

Raw data output capabilities

Additional Notes

Comparisons:

6kHz PRF (Spike mode only)

Square wave pulser (limit 2kHz PRF)

16-point DAC/TVG

40 dB DAC/TVG dynamic range

No IP rating

450V pulser

10 analog receiver filters



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EPOCH 1000iRversus Phasor CV (Direct Competitor)

EPOCH 1000iRKey Advantages Transflective VGA display


EN12668-1 compliant



modes





4 programmable alarm outputs Virtually unlimited data logger capacity

Minimally invasive hardware upgrade to phased

array instrument


Phasor CV Key Advantages

Minimal market acceptance


Additional Notes

Not equivalent to USN 60

No square wave pulser

Smaller screen range

2kHz PRF

No raw data output

Comparisons

IP54 rating

EN12668-1 compliant

15-point DAC/TVG

60 dB dynamic range for DAC/TVG



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EPOCH 1000iversus Phasor XS 16:16 (Direct Competitor)

EPOCH 1000iKey Advantages Conventional UT performance equivalent to

EPOCH 1000

Transflective VGA display



Phased Array Automatic Probe Recognition

Minimal focal law recalculations for optimized user

interface

Wedge Delay calculation for all focal laws

EPOCH XT quality DGS curve algorithms

Integral-wedge DGS probe design for EuropeanDGS probe acceptance

Automatic Probe Recognition for simplified probe

and wedge setup

Phasor XS Key Advantages


Encoded phased array scanning (added

cost option)

Competitive with OmniScan M

C-scan Capabilities (added cost option) Competitive with OmniScan M

60Hz S-scan update rate

Additional Notes

Conventional UT not equivalent to USN 60

No square wave pulser

2kHz PRF

No raw data output

Limited filter settings

Comparisons

IP54 rating

EN12668-1 compliant



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EPOCH 1000 versus MasterScan 380 (Direct Competitor)

EPOCH 1000 Key Advantages Transflective VGA display

EN12668-1 compliant



modes





4 programmable alarm outputs

Virtually unlimited data logger capacity Minimally invasive hardware upgrade to phased

array instrument


MasterScan 380 Key Advantages


EPOCH 1000 Series is IP66

Automated Gain Control feature

Composite video output

EPOCH 1000 Series has VGA Outp ut API 5UE software feature

Backwall Attenuator feature

Additional Notes

Comparisons:

Quarter VGA (320 x 240 pixels)

5kHz PRF

10-point DAC/TVG

40 dB DAC/TVG dynamic range

450V pulser

6 narrowband receiver filters

No Phased Array Offer ing



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