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Handheld ultrasonic flaw detector

0.001" (0.01mm) measurement resolution, and one gate with programmable alarm. Dynamic DAC/TVG software is standard with the Epoch LTC, and application- specific software options include DGS/AVG flaw sizing, manual PRF control, extended range, tunable square wave pulser, curved surface correction, and AWS D1.1 / D1.5. The Epoch LTC provides internal storage of inspection data of 50,000 IDs with waveform and measurement parameters, while a Mini SD card slot provides additional storage. Its on-board on-the-go USB port facilitates fast transfer of data. The VGA output allows viewing of the waveform display on remote computer or projector screens. The Epoch LTC is available in stock for immediate delivery. Standard inclusions are AC adaptor, transport case, hand strap, lithium ion rechargeable battery, and a one- year warranty.

Olympus NDT, USA, has launched a new handheld digital ultrasonic flaw detector, branded the Epoch LTC. The company is a provider of non-destructive testing solutions featuring innovative ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current (ET), and related non- destructive testing technologies. The handheld Epoch LTC weighs only 2.12lb (0.96kg), and is the smallest in the Epoch range of flaw detectors. The rugged Epoch LTC is built for use in a wide range of weather conditions and difficult inspection environments. Its sealed case meets IP67 requirements to withstand the rigours of very wet or dusty environments, while the multi-colour transflective LCD with full VGA resolution provides readability from bright sunlight to complete darkness. The unit also features a simple keypad that allows full control from the left or right hand, for direct access to all important functions.

software options to find internal defects in a variety of materials. The instrument is EN 12668-1 compliant and features a square wave pulser, selectable digital filtering, gain range from 1 to 110dB, peak memory,

 Olympus NDT’s new Epoch LTC handheld flaw detector

Olympus NDT – USA Fax : +1 781 419 3980

Email : info@olympusndt.com Website : www.olympusndt.com

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