Olympus OmniScan MX User manual

DMTA-20015-01EN [U8778402] — Rev. M
February 2017
OmniScan MX and MX2
Multitechnology Flaw Detector
User’s Manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively.
Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.

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February 2017
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Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations ....................................................................................... xi
Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................ xi
Labels and Symbols ........................................................................................... 1
Important Information — Please Read Before Use ..................................... 9
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................... 9
Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................ 9
Instrument Compatibility ................................................................................................... 10
Repair and Modification ..................................................................................................... 10
Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 11
Safety Signal Words ............................................................................................................. 11
Note Signal Words ............................................................................................................... 12
Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Warnings ............................................................................................................................... 13
Battery Precautions .............................................................................................................. 14
Equipment Disposal ............................................................................................................ 15
CE (European Community) ............................................................................................... 15
WEEE Directive .................................................................................................................... 16
China RoHS .......................................................................................................................... 16
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) ................................................................... 17
EMC Directive Compliance ................................................................................................ 17
FCC (USA) Compliance ...................................................................................................... 17
ICES-001 (Canada) Compliance ........................................................................................ 18
Warranty Information ......................................................................................................... 18
Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 19
OmniScan MX2 .......................................................................................... 21

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Introduction ...................................................................................................... 23
1. Overview of the Equipment ..................................................................... 25
1.1 Front Panel of the OmniScan MX2 ......................................................................... 25
1.1.1 Display Touch Screen .................................................................................... 26
1.1.2 Main Control Area ......................................................................................... 26
1.1.3 Power Key ....................................................................................................... 27
1.1.4 Increment Keys ............................................................................................... 27
1.1.5 Help Key .......................................................................................................... 28
1.1.6 Indicator Lights .............................................................................................. 28
1.1.6.1 Power Indicator Light ......................................................................... 28
1.1.6.2 Acquisition Indicator Light ................................................................ 29
1.1.6.3 Alarm Indicator Lights ....................................................................... 29
1.2 Right Side Panel ........................................................................................................ 30
1.3 Left Side Panel ........................................................................................................... 31
1.4 Top Panel .................................................................................................................... 32
1.5 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 33
2. Basic Operation .......................................................................................... 35
2.1 Turning On and Off the OmniScan MX2 ............................................................... 35
2.2 Automatic Start-Up Mode ....................................................................................... 37
2.3 Power Supply Management .................................................................................... 37
2.3.1 DC Power Adaptor ........................................................................................ 38
2.3.2 Lithium-Ion Batteries ..................................................................................... 39
2.3.3 Battery Status Indicators ............................................................................... 39
2.3.4 Battery Removal and Installation ................................................................. 41
2.3.5 Battery Charging ............................................................................................ 42
2.3.6 Maximizing the Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries ............................ 43
2.3.7 Used Battery Disposal ................................................................................... 44
2.3.8 Warnings on Battery Use ............................................................................... 44
2.4 Peripheral Connection .............................................................................................. 45
2.5 OmniScan MX2 Software Installation .................................................................... 49
3. Maintenance ................................................................................................ 51
3.1 Preventative Maintenance ....................................................................................... 51
3.2 Instrument Cleaning ................................................................................................. 51
3.2.1 Casing and Acquisition Module Cleaning ................................................. 51
3.2.2 Screen and Screen Protector Cleaning ........................................................ 53
3.3 Replacing the Touch-Screen Protector ................................................................... 54
4. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 55

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4.1 Start-Up Problems .................................................................................................... 55
4.2 Message ...................................................................................................................... 55
4.3 Battery Charging Problems ..................................................................................... 56
4.4 Battery Life Problems ............................................................................................... 56
5. Specifications .............................................................................................. 59
6. Connector References ................................................................................ 65
6.1 Serial Connector ........................................................................................................ 66
6.2 Scanner Interface Connector ................................................................................... 67
6.3 Alarm and I/O Connector ........................................................................................ 70
OmniScan MX ............................................................................................ 73
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 75
OmniScan MX Features ...................................................................................................... 75
7. Overview of the Equipment ..................................................................... 77
7.1 Front Panel of the OmniScan MX ........................................................................... 77
7.1.1 Main Control Area ......................................................................................... 78
7.1.2 Function Keys ................................................................................................. 79
7.1.3 Power Key ....................................................................................................... 80
7.1.4 Up and Down Keys ....................................................................................... 81
7.1.5 Menu Key ........................................................................................................ 81
7.1.6 Submenu Keys ................................................................................................ 81
7.1.7 Help Key .......................................................................................................... 81
7.1.8 Parameter Keys ............................................................................................... 82
7.1.9 Indicator Lights .............................................................................................. 82
7.1.9.1 Keypad Indicator Light ...................................................................... 82
7.1.9.2 Power Indicator Light ......................................................................... 82
7.1.9.3 Acquisition Indicator Light ................................................................ 83
7.1.9.4 Alarm Indicator Lights ....................................................................... 84
7.2 Right Side Panel ........................................................................................................ 84
7.3 Left Side Panel ........................................................................................................... 86
7.4 Top Panel .................................................................................................................... 87
7.5 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................. 87
8. Basic Operation .......................................................................................... 89
8.1 Turning On and Off the OmniScan MX ................................................................. 89
8.2 Power Supply Management .................................................................................... 90
8.2.1 DC Power Adaptor ........................................................................................ 90

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8.2.2 Lithium-Ion Batteries ..................................................................................... 91
8.2.3 Battery Status Indicators ............................................................................... 92
8.2.4 Battery Removal and Installation ................................................................. 93
8.2.5 Battery Charging ............................................................................................ 94
8.2.6 Maximizing the Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries ............................ 95
8.2.7 Used Battery Disposal ................................................................................... 96
8.2.8 Warnings on Battery Use ............................................................................... 96
8.3 Peripheral Connection .............................................................................................. 97
8.4 OmniScan Software Installation ........................................................................... 100
9. Maintenance .............................................................................................. 103
9.1 Preventative Maintenance ..................................................................................... 103
9.2 Instrument Cleaning ............................................................................................... 103
9.2.1 Casing and Acquisition Module Cleaning ............................................... 103
9.2.2 LCD Screen Protector Cleaning ................................................................. 104
10. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 105
10.1 Start-Up Problems ................................................................................................... 105
10.2 Messages ................................................................................................................... 105
10.3 Battery Charging Problems ................................................................................... 106
10.4 Battery Life Problems ............................................................................................. 106
10.5 Memory Card Problems ......................................................................................... 107
10.6 Headphone or Speaker Problems ......................................................................... 108
10.6.1 Internal Speaker ............................................................................................ 108
10.6.2 Headphones or External Speakers ............................................................. 108
10.7 Video Input Problems ............................................................................................ 108
10.8 Video Output Problems ......................................................................................... 109
10.9 Networking Problems ............................................................................................ 109
10.10 USB Peripheral Problems ....................................................................................... 109
10.11 Boot Problems .......................................................................................................... 110
10.11.1 A-Scan Display ............................................................................................. 110
10.11.2 OmniScan MX Start-Up ............................................................................... 111
11. Specifications ............................................................................................ 113
12. Connector References .............................................................................. 117
12.1 Serial Connector ...................................................................................................... 118
12.2 Scanner Interface Connector .................................................................................. 119
12.3 Alarm and I/O Connector ...................................................................................... 122
Appendix A: Compatibility Tables ............................................................. 125

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Appendix B: Acquisition Module Description and Replacement
Procedures ................................................................................................. 129
B.1 General Specifications ............................................................................................ 129
B.2 Connectors ............................................................................................................... 132
B.3 Replacement Procedure ......................................................................................... 133
B.4 Fan Filter Cleaning Procedure .............................................................................. 134
Appendix C: OMNI-M-PA32128 Module Specifications ....................... 137
C.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 138
C.2 Acquisition Specifications ..................................................................................... 139
C.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 139
Appendix D: OMNI-M-UT-2C, OMNI-M-UT-4C, and
OMNI-M-UT-8C Module Specifications ............................................. 141
D.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 142
D.2 Acquisition Specifications ..................................................................................... 143
D.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 143
Appendix E: OMNI-M-PA1616M and OMNI-M-PA1664M Module
Specifications ............................................................................................ 145
E.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 146
E.2 Acquisition Specifications ..................................................................................... 147
E.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 148
Appendix F: OMNI-M-PA1616 Module Specifications .......................... 149
F.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 150
F.2 Acquisition Specifications ..................................................................................... 151
F.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 152
Appendix G: OMNI-M-PA16128 Module Specifications ....................... 153
G.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 154
G.2 Acquisition Specifications ..................................................................................... 155
G.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 155
Appendix H: OMNI-M-PA16128PR Module Specifications ................. 157
H.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 158
H.2 Acquisition Specifications ..................................................................................... 159
H.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 160
Appendix I: OMNI-M-PA32128PR Module Specifications ................... 161

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I.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 162
I.2 Acquisition Specifications ...................................................................................... 163
I.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 163
Appendix J: OMNI-M-PA3232 Module Specifications .......................... 165
J.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 166
J.2 Acquisition Specifications ...................................................................................... 167
J.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 167
Appendix K: OMNI-M-PA1664 Module Specifications ......................... 169
K.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 170
K.2 Acquisition Specifications ...................................................................................... 171
K.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 172
Appendix L: OMNI-M-ECT4 Module Specifications ............................. 173
L.1 ECT Acquisition Module Description .................................................................. 173
L.2 ECT Acquisition Module Receptacles .................................................................. 173
L.3 Probe Connectors .................................................................................................... 174
L.4 4CH Connector References .................................................................................... 175
L.5 ECT Acquisition Module Specifications .............................................................. 176
L.5.1 General Specifications ................................................................................. 177
L.5.2 Generator and Receiver ............................................................................... 177
L.5.3 Data ................................................................................................................ 178
Appendix M: OMNI-M-ECA4-32 Module Specifications ..................... 179
M.1 ECA Acquisition Module Description ................................................................. 179
M.2 ECA Acquisition Module Receptacles ................................................................. 180
M.3 Probe Connectors .................................................................................................... 181
M.4 4CH Connector References .................................................................................... 183
M.5 ECA Acquisition Module Specifications ............................................................. 184
M.5.1 General Specifications ................................................................................. 184
M.5.2 Generator and Receiver ............................................................................... 185
M.5.3 Data ................................................................................................................ 186
Appendix N: OMNI-M2-PA1664/16128/32128/32128PR Module
Specifications ............................................................................................ 187
N.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 190
N.2 Acquisition Specifications ...................................................................................... 192
N.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 193
Appendix O: OMNI-M2-UT-2C Module Specifications ........................ 195

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O.1 Acoustic Specifications ........................................................................................... 197
O.2 Acquisition Specifications ..................................................................................... 198
O.3 Data Specifications .................................................................................................. 198
List of Figures ................................................................................................. 201
List of Tables ................................................................................................... 203
Index ................................................................................................................. 207

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List of Abbreviations
Abbreviations
DC direct current
ECA Eddy current array
ECT Eddy current testing
EFUP environment-friendly use period
FS full speed
HS high speed
IP ingress protection
NDT nondestructive testing
PA phased array
RH relative humidity
SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity
TFT thin film transistor
UT ultrasonic testing
VDC volts direct current
WEEE waste electrical and electronic equipment

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Labels and Symbols
Safety-related labels and symbols are attached to the instrument at the locations
shown in Figure i-1 on page 1, Figure i-2 on page 2, and Figure i-3 on page 2. If any or
all of the labels or symbols are missing or illegible, please contact Olympus.
Figure i-1 The OmniScan MX2
Location of rating label
(see Table 1 on page 3)
Membrane
vent label
Identification
label

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Figure i-2 The OmniScan MX
Figure i-3 Module identification label
Location of rating label
(see Table 1 on page 3)
Module
identification
label

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Table 1 OmniScan MX2 and the OmniScan MX rating labels
OmniScan MX2 rating
labela:
OmniScan MX rating
label:
Content
The regulatory compliance mark (RCM) label indicates
that the product complies with all applicable standards,
and has been registered with the Australian
Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for
placement on the Australian market.
The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be
collected separately.
The CE marking is a declaration that this product
conforms to all the applicable directives of the European
Community. See the Declaration of Conformity for details.
Contact your Olympus representative for more
information.

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The China RoHS mark indicates the product’s
Environment-Friendly Use Period (EFUP). The EFUP is
defined as the number of years for which listed controlled
substances will not leak or chemically deteriorate while in
the product. The EFUP for the OmniScan MX has been
determined to be 15 years. Note: The Environment-
Friendly Use Period (EFUP) is not meant to be interpreted
as the period assuring functionality and product
performance.
The BC marking indicates that this product has been tested
and complies with the Appliance Efficiency Regulations as
stated in the California Code of Regulations Title 20,
Sections 1601 through 1608 for Battery Charger Systems.
Seller and user shall be noticed that this equipment is
suitable for electromagnetic equipment for office work
(class A) and it can be used outside home.
The MSIP code for the OmniScan MX2 is the following:
MISP-REM-OYN-OMNIMX2
The direct current symbol.
The DC adaptor polarity symbol.
M/N The model number (on the OmniScan MX rating plate
label).
S/N The serial number (on the OmniScan MX rating plate
label).
CALIB. DATE Indicates the date on which the unit was calibrated.
CALIB. DUE Indicates the date on which the next calibration must be
performed.
PAR/BY The initials of the person who calibrated the instrument.
Table 1 OmniScan MX2 and the OmniScan MX rating labels (continued)

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MANUFACTURING
DATE
(OmniScan MX2:
former label)
The manufacturing number is a nine (9) digit number in
the following format:
yyzzzzzmm
where:
yy Production year
zzzzz Unit number manufactured that month
mm Production month
For example, the 110003401 manufacturing number
indicates that the 34th unit (00034) was produced on
January 2011.
Mfg. Date
(OmniScan MX2: new
label)
The manufacturing date in the following format:
yyyy-mm-dd
where:
yyyy Production year
mm Production month
dd Production day
a. The OmniScan MX2 rating label may vary.
Table 2 Content of the OmniScan MX2 identification label
Identification
label:
Content
M/N Model number
S/N Serial number
The warning symbol indicates that the user must read the user’s
manual in order to find out the nature of the potential hazards
and any actions to avoid them.
Table 1 OmniScan MX2 and the OmniScan MX rating labels (continued)

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The membrane vent (see Figure i-4 on page 7) is used to counterbalance the internal
and external pressure, and to maintain the instrument’s watertight integrity. Do not
puncture the membrane vent. Puncturing of the membrane vent will result in the
instrument’s failure to comply with the IP rating.
Table 3 Content of a module identification label
Identification
labela:
a. Refer to Table 1 on page 3 for symbol signification and to Figure i-3 on page 2 for label lo-
cation.
Content
M/N Model number
Mfg. Date Manufacturing date
S/N Serial number
CAUTION

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Figure i-4 The OmniScan MX2 membrane vent
Membrane
vent label

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