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Overview

The result of over 10 years of proven leadership in modular NDT test platforms, the OmniScan MX has been the most successful portable and modular phased array test instrument produced by Olympus to date, with thousands of units in use throughout the world.

Olympus now offers a new PA module with TOFD, a new UT module, as well as new software programs (NDT SetupBuilder and new OmniPC version) that expand the capabilities of the successful OmniScan MX2 platform and improve the workflow efficiency of nondestructive testing inspections.

Learn more about our OmniScan MX2 solutions.

Building on a Solid Basis

This second generation OmniScan MX2 increases testing efficiency, ensuring superior, advanced AUT application performance with faster setups, test cycles, and reporting, in addition to universal compatibility with more than 10 phased array and ultrasound modules. Designed for NDT experts, this high-end, scalable platform delivers true next-generation NDT performance.

The OmniScan MX2 offers a high acquisition rate and new powerful software features for efficient manual and automated inspection performance—all in a portable, modular instrument.

Faster Is Better!

Powerstart your day with the OmniScan MX2. The OmniScan MX2 simplifies and speeds up the setup process with its intuitive step-by-step Wizard, so you can start testing quickly. Featuring the industry-standard phased array user interface with faster-than-ever performance, a bigger and brighter 10.4 in. (26.4 cm) screen, new and unique intuitive touch-screen capabilities, and faster data transfer, the MX2 enables you to get to your next inspection quicker.

More than an Instrument-A Solution Provider

The OmniScan MX2 is an important part of your inspection solution, and can be combined with other critical components to form a complete inspection system. Olympus offers a complete product range that includes phased array probes, scanners, analysis software, and accessories, all of which are integrated and packaged into rapidly deployable, application-specific solutions for a quick return on your investment. In addition, Olympus offers a high-quality global calibration and repair service, backed by a team of phased array application experts to ensure that you get the support you need.

Pressure Vessel Weld Inspection
A complete inspection of pressure vessel welds can be performed in a single scan using an OmniScan PA and manual scanner such as the HSMT series or a motorized scanner like the WeldROVER. By combining TOFD and PA in a single inspection pass, a significant reduction in inspection time can be achieved as compared with conventional raster scanning or radiography. Furthermore, inspection results are available immediately, enabling you to detect problems with welding equipment and fix them right away.

Composite Inspection
Parts made of laminate composite materials pose an inspection challenge due to their various shapes and thicknesses.
Olympus offers complete solutions for the inspection of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer structures. These solutions are based on the OmniScan flaw detector, the GLIDER™ scanner, and dedicated probes and wedges designed for CFRP flat panel and radius inspection.

Weld Inspection of Small-Diameter Pipes
When coupled with the COBRA manual scanner, the OmniScan flaw detector is capable of inspecting pipes ranging from 0.84 in. OD to 4.5 in. OD. With its very slim design, this manual scanner is able to inspect pipes in areas with limited access. Adjacent obstructions such as piping, supports, and structures can be as close as 12 mm (0.5 in.).

Manual and Semiautomated
Corrosion Mapping
The OmniScan PA system with the HydroFORM scanner is designed to offer the best inspection solution for detecting wall-thickness reductions resulting from corrosion, abrasion, and erosion. In addition, this system detects mid-wall damage, such as hydrogen-induced blistering and manufacturing-induced delamination, and clearly differentiates such anomalies from loss-of-wall-thickness.
For this application, phased array ultrasound technology offers superior inspection speed, data point density, and detection.

Modular Instrument

A Platform that Evolves as your Needs Grow

Designed to secure both your current and future phased array investments, the OmniScan MX2 houses more than 10 different Olympus modules. You can be confident that you will get the most out of your investment as specifications will continue to evolve with your needs through constant software updates.

State of the Art PA2 and UT2 Modules

As a world leader in phased array technology, Olympus has released a new line of modules compatible with MX2 instrument.

PA2

The new phased array offer-led by the new innovative PA2 modules, features multiple improvements, such as:

Best Phased Array and TOFD Signal Quality Ever

Better signal-to-noise ratio
More powerful pulsers
64 pure gray tone

More Multi-group Capabilities

Ability to use PA and UT channels simultaneously

General Hardware Improvements

Higher operating temperatures (45 °C)
New OmniScan probe connector with quick latch system
Designed for IP66 environmental rating
Extended autonomy on batteries

16:64 PA2
16:128 PA2
32:128 PA2
32:128PR PA2

UT2

The new conventional ultrasound module features the same UT-channel technology as the PA2 modules, but offers twice as many channels.

2 ch. UT2

General	Overall dimensions (W x H x D)	325 mm x 235 mm x 130 mm (12.8 in. x 9.3 in. x 5.1 in.)
General	Weight	3.2 kg (7 lb), no module and one battery
Data Storage	Storage devices	SDHC card, most standard USB storage devices, or fast Ethernet. Lexar^® brand memory cards are recommended for optimized results.
Data Storage	Data file size	300 MB
I/O Ports	USB ports	3
I/O Ports	Audio alarm	Yes
I/O Ports	Video output	Video out (SVGA)
I/O Ports	Ethernet	10/100 Mbps
I/O Lines	Encoder	2-axis encoder line (quadrature, up, down, or clock/direction)
I/O Lines	Digital input	4 digital TTL inputs, 5 V
I/O Lines	Digital output	4 digital TTL outputs, 5 V, 15 mA
I/O Lines	Acquisition on/off switch	Remote acquisition enabled TTL, 5 V
I/O Lines	Power output line	5 V, 500 mA power output line (short-circuit protected)
I/O Lines	Alarms	3 TTL, 5 V, 15 mA
I/O Lines	Analog output	2 analog outputs (12 bits) ±5 V in 10 kΩ
I/O Lines	Pace input	5 V TTL pace input
Display	Display size	26.4 cm (10.4 in.) (diagonal)
Display	Resolution	800 pixels x 600 pixels
Display	Brightness	700 cd/m2
Display	Number of colors	16 million
Display	Type	TFT LCD
Power Supply	Battery type	Smart Li-ion battery
Power Supply	Number of batteries	1 or 2 (battery chamber accommodates two hot-swappable batteries)
Power Supply	Battery life	Minimum 7 hours with two batteries
Environmental Specifications	Operating temperature range	-10 °C to 45 °C (14 ºF to 113 ºF)
Environmental Specifications	Storage temperature range	-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 ºF to 140 ºF) with batteries -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 ºF to 158 ºF) without batteries
Environmental Specifications	Relative humidity	Max. 70% RH at 45°C noncondensing
Environmental Specifications	Ingress Protection Rating	Designed for IP66
Environmental Specifications	Shockproof rating	Drop-tested according to MIL-STD-810G 516.6
MX2 Module Compatibility	MXU 4.1R8 and later	OMNI-M2-PA32128PR
MX2 Module Compatibility	MXU 4.0 and later	OMNI-M2-PA1664
MX2 Module Compatibility	MXU 4.0 and later	OMNI-M2-PA16128
MX2 Module Compatibility	MXU 4.0 and later	OMNI-M2-PA32128
MX2 Module Compatibility	MXU 4.0 and later	OMNI-M2-UT-2CH
MX2 Module Compatibility	MXU 3.1 and MXU 4.1R12 and later	OMNI-M-UT-8CH

General	Overall dimensions (W x H x D)	226 mm x 183 mm x 40 mm (8.9 in. x 7.2 in. x 1.6 in.)
General	Weight	1.6 kg (3.5 lb)
General	Connectors	1 Phased Array connector: Olympus PA connector 2 UT connectors: LEMO 00
General	Number of focal laws	256
General	Probe recognition	Automatic probe recognition
Pulser/Receiver	Aperture	32 elements*
Pulser/Receiver	Number of elements	128 elements*

Pulser	PA Channels	UT Channels
Voltage	40 V, 80 V, and 115 V	95 V, 175 V, and 340 V
Pulse width	Adjustable from 30 ns to 500 ns, resolution of 2.5 ns	Adjustable from 30 ns to 1,000 ns; resolution of 2.5 ns
Pulse shape	Negative square pulse	Negative square pulse
Output impedance (32:128PR model)	35 Ω in pulse-echo mode 30 Ω in pitch-catch mode	< 30 Ω
Output impedance (all other models)	25 Ω	< 30 Ω
Receiver	PA Channels	UT Channels
Gain	0 dB to 80 dB, maximum input signal 550 mVp-p (full-screen height)	0 dB to 120 dB maximum input signal 34.5 Vp-p (full-screen height)
Input impedance (32:128PR model)	50 Ω in pulse-echo mode 90 Ω in pitch-catch mode	60 Ω in pulse-echo mode 50 Ω in pitch-catch mode
Input impedance (all other models)	65 Ω	60 Ω in pulse-echo mode 50 Ω in pitch-catch mode
System bandwidth	0.5 MHz to 18 MHz (NOTE: The previously stated 0.6 MHz lower limit used a strict −3 dB attenuation for the cutoff frequency.)	0.25 MHz to 28 MHz (-3 dB)

Beamforming	Scan type	Sectorial and linear
Beamforming	Group quantity	Up to 8
Data Acquisition	Effective digitizing frequency	Up to 100 MHz
Data Acquisition	Maximum pulsing rate	Up to 10 kHz (C-scan)

Data Processing	PA Channels	UT Channels
Number of data points	Up to 8,192
Real-time averaging	2, 4, 8, 16	2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Rectifier	RF, full wave, half wave +, half wave –
Filtering	3 low-pass, 3 band-pass, and 5 high-pass filters.	3 low-pass, 6 band-pass, and 3 high-pass filters (8 low-pass filters when configured in TOFD)
Video filtering	Smoothing (adjusted to probe frequency range)

Data Visualization	A-scan refresh rate	Real time: 60 Hz
Data Synchronization	On internal clock	1 Hz to 10 kHz
Data Synchronization	On encoder	On 2 axes: from 1 to 65,536 steps
Programmable Time-Corrected Gain (TCG)	Number of points	32: One TCG curve per focal law
Alarms	Number of alarms	3
Alarms	Conditions	Any logical combination of gates
Alarms	Analog outputs	2

OmniScan MX2

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