Olympus EPOCH 1000 Series User manual

910-269-EN — Revision B
June 2011
EPOCH 1000 Series
User’s Manual
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Part number: 910-269-EN
Revision B
June 2011
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Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations ....................................................................................... xi
Labels and Symbols ........................................................................................... 1
Important Information — Please Read Before Use ..................................... 5
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................... 5
Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................ 5
Instrument Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 6
Repair and Modification ....................................................................................................... 6
Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Signal Words ............................................................................................................... 7
Notes Signal Words ............................................................................................................... 8
Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Warnings ................................................................................................................................. 8
WEEE Directive ...................................................................................................................... 9
China RoHS .......................................................................................................................... 10
EMC Directive Compliance ................................................................................................ 10
Warranty Information ......................................................................................................... 11
Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 11
Preface ................................................................................................................ 13
Product Description ............................................................................................................ 13
EPOCH 1000 Series Models ............................................................................................... 14
About This Document ......................................................................................................... 15
Audience ............................................................................................................................... 15
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................... 16
If You Have Documentation Comments .......................................................................... 16
Revision History .................................................................................................................. 17
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1. EPOCH 1000 Series Hardware Features ................................................ 19
1.1 Hardware Overview ................................................................................................. 20
1.2 Front Panel User Interface ....................................................................................... 21
1.2.1 General Purpose Keys and Knob ................................................................. 22
1.2.2 Function and Parameter Keys ...................................................................... 23
1.2.3 Parameter Adjustment ................................................................................... 23
1.2.4 About the Direct-Access Keypad ................................................................. 24
1.2.5 About Indicators ............................................................................................. 26
1.3 USB Keyboard and Mouse Control ........................................................................ 27
1.4 Connectors ................................................................................................................. 27
1.4.1 Conventional Transducer Connections ....................................................... 28
1.4.2 Phased Array Transducer Connector (EPOCH 1000iR/1000i Only) ....... 29
1.4.3 Input/Output Connectors ............................................................................. 31
1.4.4 Battery Compartment Connections ............................................................. 32
1.4.5 Computer Connection Compartment ......................................................... 33
1.5 Various Hardware Features ..................................................................................... 35
1.5.1 Removable Rubber Handle ........................................................................... 35
1.5.2 Instrument Stands .......................................................................................... 35
1.5.3 O-Ring Gasket and Membrane Seals ........................................................... 36
1.5.4 Display Protection .......................................................................................... 36
1.6 Environmental Ratings ............................................................................................. 37
2. Powering the EPOCH 1000 Series ........................................................... 39
2.1 Starting the EPOCH 1000 Series ............................................................................. 40
2.2 Using the AC Line Power ........................................................................................ 41
2.3 Using Battery Power ................................................................................................. 42
2.4 Charging the Battery ................................................................................................ 44
2.5 Replacing the Battery ................................................................................................ 46
3. EPOCH 1000 Series Software Features .................................................. 49
3.1 Software Main Display ............................................................................................. 50
3.1.1 About the Menu System ................................................................................ 50
3.1.2 About the Convention to Identify Menu Elements ................................... 52
3.1.3 About the Focus .............................................................................................. 54
3.1.4 About Button Types ....................................................................................... 54
3.1.5 About the File Name/Message Bar .............................................................. 55
3.1.6 About Software Indicators ............................................................................ 55
3.1.7 About Permanent Parameters ...................................................................... 56
3.1.8 About Direct-Access Parameters ................................................................. 57
3.1.9 About Measurement Reading Boxes ........................................................... 57
3.1.10 About the Live-Scan Area ............................................................................. 58
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3.1.11 About Flags ..................................................................................................... 59
3.2 Menu Contents .......................................................................................................... 61
3.2.1 Conventional UT Mode Menus .................................................................... 62
3.2.2 Phased Array Mode Menus .......................................................................... 64
3.3 About Setup Pages .................................................................................................... 66
3.3.1 Color Setup Page ............................................................................................ 68
3.3.2 A-Scan Setup Page ......................................................................................... 69
3.3.3 Meas Setup Page ............................................................................................. 71
3.3.4 General Setup Page ........................................................................................ 76
3.3.5 Owner Info (Inst Setup Group) .................................................................... 78
3.3.6 Status Setup Page ........................................................................................... 79
3.3.7 Display Setup Page (Phased Array Mode Only) ....................................... 79
3.4 Basic Procedures ....................................................................................................... 81
3.4.1 Navigating in the Menu Structure ............................................................... 81
3.4.2 Navigating in a Setup Page .......................................................................... 82
3.4.3 Changing a Parameter Value ........................................................................ 83
3.4.4 Entering an Alphanumeric Value Using the Virtual Keyboard .............. 84
3.4.5 Interacting With a Dialog Box ...................................................................... 86
3.5 Managing Data with GageView Pro Interface Program ..................................... 86
4. Adjusting the Pulser/Receiver (Conventional UT Mode) .................. 89
4.1 Adjusting the System Sensitivity (Gain) ................................................................ 89
4.2 Using the AUTO-XX% Feature ............................................................................... 90
4.3 Setting Reference Gain and Scanning Gain .......................................................... 91
4.4 Pulser Adjustments .................................................................................................. 92
4.4.1 Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) ............................................................... 92
4.4.2 Pulse Energy (Voltage) .................................................................................. 93
4.4.3 Damping .......................................................................................................... 94
4.4.4 Test Mode ........................................................................................................ 94
4.4.5 Pulser Waveform ............................................................................................ 95
4.4.6 Pulser Frequency Selection (Pulse Width) ................................................. 96
4.5 Receiver Adjustments .............................................................................................. 96
4.5.1 Filter Group .................................................................................................... 96
4.5.2 Digital Receiver Filters .................................................................................. 97
4.5.2.1 Standard Filter Set ............................................................................... 97
4.5.2.2 Advanced Filter Set ............................................................................. 98
4.5.3 Waveform Rectification ................................................................................. 99
4.6 Custom Filter Sets ................................................................................................... 100
5. Managing Special Waveform Functions
(Conventional UT Mode) ....................................................................... 101
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5.1 Reject ......................................................................................................................... 101
5.2 Peak Memory ........................................................................................................... 102
5.3 Peak Hold ................................................................................................................. 104
5.4 Freeze ........................................................................................................................ 104
5.5 Grid Modes .............................................................................................................. 105
6. Gates (Conventional UT Mode) ............................................................ 109
6.1 Measurement Gates 1 and 2 .................................................................................. 110
6.2 Quickly Adjusting Basic Gate Parameters ........................................................... 112
6.3 Interface Gate (Optional) ....................................................................................... 113
6.4 Gate Measurement Modes ..................................................................................... 113
6.5 Viewing Measurement Readings .......................................................................... 116
6.6 Gate Tracking and Echo-to-Echo Measurements ............................................... 116
6.7 Operating in Time-of-Flight Mode ....................................................................... 118
6.8 Using the Zoom ....................................................................................................... 119
6.8.1 Activating the Zoom .................................................................................... 119
6.8.2 Zoom Applications ...................................................................................... 119
6.9 Gate Alarms ............................................................................................................. 120
6.9.1 Threshold Alarms ........................................................................................ 120
6.9.2 Minimum Depth Alarm .............................................................................. 121
6.9.3 Minimum Depth Alarm with a Single Gate ............................................. 121
6.9.4 Minimum Depth Alarm with Gate Tracking ........................................... 122
7. Reference Cursors .................................................................................... 123
7.1 Cursors A and B ...................................................................................................... 123
7.2 Activating and Positioning Cursors ..................................................................... 124
7.3 Cursor Measurements ............................................................................................ 125
8. Input and Output Features ..................................................................... 127
8.1 VGA Output ............................................................................................................ 127
8.2 Analog Outputs ....................................................................................................... 128
8.3 Trigger Input and Output ...................................................................................... 130
8.4 Serial Communication (RS-232) ............................................................................ 131
8.5 USB Communication .............................................................................................. 131
8.5.1 USB Client ..................................................................................................... 131
8.5.2 USB Host ........................................................................................................ 131
8.6 Serial/USB Command Protocol ............................................................................. 132
9. Calibrating the EPOCH 1000 Series
(Conventional UT Mode) ....................................................................... 133
9.1 Getting Started ......................................................................................................... 134
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9.2 Calibration Modes .................................................................................................. 135
9.2.1 Straight Beam Modes ................................................................................... 136
9.2.2 Angle Beam Modes ...................................................................................... 136
9.3 Calibrating with a Straight Beam Transducer .................................................... 137
9.4 Calibrating with a Delay Line Transducer .......................................................... 140
9.5 Calibrating with a Dual Element Transducer ..................................................... 145
9.6 Calibrating in Echo-to-Echo Mode ....................................................................... 149
9.7 Calibrating to Known Sound Path Values with an Angle Beam
Transducer ............................................................................................................... 153
9.7.1 Locating the Beam Index Point .................................................................. 154
9.7.2 Verifying the Refracted Angle .................................................................... 155
9.7.3 Calibrating for Distance .............................................................................. 157
9.7.4 Calibrating for Sensitivity ........................................................................... 160
9.8 Calibrating to Known Depth Values with an Angle Beam Transducer .......... 162
9.9 Curved Surface Correction .................................................................................... 167
9.10 Common Angle Beam Calibration Block Diagrams .......................................... 168
10. Managing the Data Logger ..................................................................... 175
10.1 Data Logger Overview ........................................................................................... 175
10.2 Data Logger Storage Capacity .............................................................................. 176
10.3 Files Submenu ......................................................................................................... 176
10.3.1 Creating Data Files ....................................................................................... 177
10.3.2 Opening Data Files ...................................................................................... 179
10.3.3 Saving Data to Files ..................................................................................... 182
10.3.4 File Review .................................................................................................... 183
10.3.5 Quick Calibration File Recall ...................................................................... 183
10.3.6 Data File Types ............................................................................................. 185
10.3.6.1 Calibration File .................................................................................. 185
10.3.6.2 Incremental ........................................................................................ 186
10.4 Setting Up and Printing Reports .......................................................................... 188
10.5 Saving Screen Captures ......................................................................................... 190
10.6 Instrument Resets ................................................................................................... 191
10.7 Hard Instrument Reset ........................................................................................... 192
11. Software Features and Options (Conventional UT Mode) .............. 195
11.1 Defining Licensed and Unlicensed Software Features ...................................... 195
11.2 Dynamic DAC/TVG ............................................................................................... 197
11.2.1 Feature Activation and Reference Correct ............................................... 198
11.2.2 ASME/ASME III DAC/TVG ........................................................................ 199
11.2.3 ASME III DAC Setup Example .................................................................. 199
11.2.4 Gain Adjustment Options ........................................................................... 206
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11.2.4.1 Scanning Gain .................................................................................... 206
11.2.4.2 Curve Adjustment Gain (DAC Gain or TVG Gain) ..................... 208
11.2.4.3 Transfer Correction ........................................................................... 209
11.2.5 JIS DAC .......................................................................................................... 210
11.2.6 Custom DAC Curves ................................................................................... 210
11.2.7 20 % - 80 % DAC ........................................................................................... 212
11.2.8 TVG Table ...................................................................................................... 214
11.2.8.1 TVG Table Setup ................................................................................ 215
11.2.8.2 Customized TVG Table Setup ......................................................... 215
11.2.8.3 Building a TVG with the TVG Table ............................................... 216
11.3 DGS/AVG ................................................................................................................. 219
11.3.1 Option Activation and Setup ...................................................................... 220
11.3.2 Curve Adjustment Options ......................................................................... 225
11.3.3 Transfer Correction ...................................................................................... 225
11.3.4 DGS/AVG Curve Gain ................................................................................. 226
11.3.5 Registration Level Adjustment ................................................................... 227
11.3.6 Relative Attenuation Measurement ........................................................... 228
11.4 AWS D1.1/D1.5 Weld Rating Software ................................................................ 229
11.4.1 Description .................................................................................................... 229
11.4.2 Option Activation ......................................................................................... 230
11.4.3 Scanning Gain ............................................................................................... 232
11.4.4 Calculating A and C Values ........................................................................ 233
11.5 Interface Gate ........................................................................................................... 234
11.5.1 Option Activation ......................................................................................... 234
11.5.2 Gate Measurements and Alarms ............................................................... 235
11.6 Floating Gate ............................................................................................................ 235
11.6.1 Option Activation ......................................................................................... 235
11.6.2 Operating in –6 dB Mode ............................................................................ 236
11.6.3 Operating in –14 dB Mode .......................................................................... 237
11.6.4 Gate Alarms .................................................................................................. 238
12. Probe and Beam Setup (Phased Array Mode) .................................... 239
12.1 Automatic Probe Identification ............................................................................. 239
12.2 Beam Setup Page ..................................................................................................... 240
12.2.1 Probe and Wedge Selection ......................................................................... 241
12.2.2 Inspection Material and Geometry ............................................................ 242
12.2.3 Focal Law Range and Resolution ............................................................... 243
12.3 Edit Probe Setup Page ............................................................................................ 244
13. Adjusting the Pulser Receiver (Phased Array Mode) ....................... 247
13.1 Setup from Automatic Probe ID ........................................................................... 247
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13.2 Manual Pulser Adjustment ................................................................................... 247
13.2.1 Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) ............................................................. 248
13.2.2 Pulser Frequency Selection (Pulse Width) ............................................... 248
13.2.3 Pulse Energy (Voltage) ................................................................................ 248
13.3 Manual Receiver Adjustments .............................................................................. 249
13.3.1 Waveform Rectification ............................................................................... 249
13.3.2 Video Filtering .............................................................................................. 250
13.3.3 Digital Receiver Filters ................................................................................ 251
14. Managing Phased Array Image Display ............................................. 253
14.1 Display View Mode ................................................................................................ 253
14.2 Focal Law (Angle) Selection Cursor ..................................................................... 255
14.3 Best Fit Mode ........................................................................................................... 258
14.4 Image and A-Scan Grid and Rulers ..................................................................... 260
14.4.1 A-scan Grid Mode ........................................................................................ 261
14.4.2 Image Rulers ................................................................................................. 261
14.4.3 Reject .............................................................................................................. 261
14.5 Peak Memory ........................................................................................................... 262
14.6 Peak Hold ................................................................................................................. 262
14.7 Freeze ........................................................................................................................ 263
14.8 Display Grid Modes and Overlays ....................................................................... 263
14.8.1 Probe Front Cursor ...................................................................................... 264
14.8.2 Leg Indicators ............................................................................................... 265
14.8.3 Grid Modes ................................................................................................... 266
15. Gates (Phased Array Mode) ................................................................... 269
15.1 General Gate Operation ......................................................................................... 269
15.2 Gate S-Scan View .................................................................................................... 269
16. Image-Sizing Cursors (Phased Array Mode) ...................................... 271
16.1 Cursors X and Y ...................................................................................................... 271
16.2 Cursors Status ......................................................................................................... 271
16.3 Cursor Positioning .................................................................................................. 272
16.4 Cursor Measurements ............................................................................................ 273
17. Calibrating the EPOCH 1000 Series
(Phased Array Mode) ............................................................................... 275
17.1 Getting Started ........................................................................................................ 275
17.2 Calibration Types .................................................................................................... 276
17.2.1 Velocity .......................................................................................................... 276
17.2.2 Wedge Delay ................................................................................................. 277
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17.2.3 Sensitivity (Gain) .......................................................................................... 277
17.2.3.1 Single Sensitivity (Gain) Calibration .............................................. 278
17.2.3.2 Multi-Point Sensitivity (Gain) Calibration ..................................... 278
17.3 Calibrating with a Zero Degree Transducer ....................................................... 278
17.3.1 Calibrating the Velocity With a Zero Degree Transducer ...................... 279
17.3.2 Calibrating the Wedge Delay With a Zero Degree Transducer ............. 282
17.3.3 Calibrating the Sensitivity (Gain) With a Zero Degree Transducer ...... 286
17.4 Calibrating With an Angle Beam Transducer ..................................................... 290
17.4.1 Calibrating the Velocity With an Angle Beam Transducer .................... 290
17.4.2 Calibrating the Wedge Delay With an Angle Beam Transducer ........... 294
17.4.3 Calibrating the Sensitivity (Gain) With an Angle Beam Transducer .... 299
17.5 Gate Adjustment During Calibration .................................................................. 303
17.6 Calibration On and Off .......................................................................................... 304
17.7 Curved Surface Correction .................................................................................... 305
18. Maintenance & Trouble Shooting ........................................................ 307
18.1 Instrument Cleaning ............................................................................................... 307
18.2 Verifying O-Ring Gaskets and Seals ..................................................................... 307
18.3 Protecting the Display ............................................................................................ 307
18.4 Annual Calibration ................................................................................................. 308
18.5 Trouble Shooting ..................................................................................................... 308
19. Specifications ............................................................................................ 311
19.1 General and Environmental Specifications ......................................................... 311
19.2 Channel Specifications ........................................................................................... 313
19.3 Input/Output Specifications .................................................................................. 316
19.4 Probe and Wedges Specifications ......................................................................... 318
Appendix A: Sound Velocities .................................................................... 321
Appendix B: Glossary ................................................................................... 323
Appendix C: Parts List .................................................................................. 331
List of Figures ................................................................................................. 333
List of Tables ................................................................................................... 339
Index ................................................................................................................. 341
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List of Abbreviations
AC alternating current
AVG average voltage gain
AWS American Welding Society
BIP beam index point
BYP bypass
CAL calibration
CSC curved surface correction
DAC distance amplitude correction
DC direct current
DGS distance gain size
EFUP environmental friendly usage pe-
riod
EMC electromagnetic compatibility
EN English
ESC escape
FBH flat-bottom hole
FSH full-screen height
ID identifier
IF interface gate
IIW International Institute of Welding
IP ingress protection
LCD liquid crystal display
MEM memory
NDT non-destructive testing
OS overshoot
P/R pulser/receiver
PA phased array
PCL printer control language
PK peak
PN part number
PRF pulse repetition frequency
R receive
RoHS restriction of hazardous substanc-
es
SDH side-drilled hole
T/R transmit/receive
TRIG trigonometry
TVG time-varied gain
USB universal serial bus
UT ultrasonic technology
VAC volts alternating current
VGA video graphics adapter
WEEE waste electrical and electronics
equipment
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Labels and Symbols 1
Labels and Symbols
A rating plate with safety-related labels and symbols is attached under the instrument
at the location shown in the following figure. If labels or symbols are missing or
illegible, please contact Olympus.
Location of rating plate label
(see Table 1 on page 2)
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Table 1 Content of the rating plate label
Rating plate
label:
Contains:
The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be
collected separately.
The C-Tick label indicates that the product complies with the
applicable standard and establishes a traceable link between
the equipment and the manufacturer, importer or their agent
responsible for compliance and for placing it on the Australian
market.
The China RoHS mark indicates the product’s Environmental
Friendly Usage 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 EPOCH 1000 Series has been determined to be 15 years.
Note: The Environmental Friendly Usage Period (EFUP) is not
meant to be interpreted as the period assuring functionality
and product performance.
The direct current symbol
yynnnddmm
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Labels and Symbols 3
SERIAL The serial number is a nine (9) digit number in the following
format:
yynnnddmm
where:
yy Production year
nnn Unit Number manufactured that day.
dd Production Day.
mm Production Month.
For example, the 080011612 serial number indicates the first
unit (001) produced on the December 16, 2008.
Table 1 Content of the rating plate label (continued)
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Do not touch the inner conductor of the BNC (or LEMO) connectors to avoid risks of
an electrical shock. Up to 475 V can be present on the inner conductor. The warning
symbol between the Transmit/Receive (T/R) and the Receive (R) BNC connectors
shown in the figure below indicates this electrical shock risk.
Warning symbol
BNC connector inner conductor
(LEMO 01 also available)
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Important Information — Please Read Before Use 5
Important Information — Please Read Before Use
Intended Use
The EPOCH 1000 Series instruments are designed to perform nondestructive
inspections of industrial and commercial materials.
Do not use the EPOCH 1000 Series instruments for any purpose other than their
intended use. In particular, do not use the instruments for the inspection or
examination of human or animal body parts.
Instruction Manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on using this Olympus
product safely and effectively. Before use, thoroughly review this instruction manual
and use the product as instructed.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.
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Instrument Compatibility
Only use the EPOCH 1000 Series instrument with the following ancillary equipment:
• Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack (PN: EPXT-BAT-L)
• Optional standalone external battery charger (PN: EPXT-EC)
• Charger/adaptor (PN: EP-MCA)
Using incompatible equipment can result in a malfunction and/or in equipment
damage.
Repair and Modification
The EPOCH 1000 Series instruments do not contain any user-serviceable parts.
Do not disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the instrument to prevent
human injury and/or equipment damage.
Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols may appear on the instrument and in the instruction
manual:
General warning symbol:
This symbol is used to alert you to potential hazards. All safety messages that
follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm.
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High voltage warning symbol:
This symbol is used to alert you to potential electric shock hazards higher than
1,000 volts. All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid
possible harm.
Safety Signal Words
The following safety symbols may appear in the documentation of the instrument:
The DANGER signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
DANGER signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
The CAUTION signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in minor or moderate personal injury, material
damage, particularly to the product, destruction of part or all of the product, or loss of
data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION signal word until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.
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Notes Signal Words
The following safety symbols may appear in the documentation of the instrument:
The IMPORTANT signal word calls attention to a note that provides important
information or information essential to the completion of a task.
The NOTE signal word calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like
that requires special attention. A note also denotes related, parenthetical information
that is useful but not imperative.
The TIP signal word calls attention to a type of note that helps you apply the
techniques and procedures described in the manual to your specific needs, or that
provides hints on how to use effectively the capabilities of the product.
Safety
Before applying power to the EPOCH 1000 Series, verify that the correct safety
precautions have been taken (see the following warnings.) In addition, note the
external markings on the instrument that are described in the “Important Information
— Please Read Before Use” section.
Warnings
General Warnings
• Carefully read the instructions contained in the user’s manual prior to powering
on the instrument.
• Keep the user’s manual in a safe place for further reference.
• Follow the installation and operation procedures.
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