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The scalable FOCUS PX acquisition unit and Focus PC software incorporates the latest phased array technology for easy integration with automated and semiautomated inspection systems. The solution significantly improves SNR and inspection speeds. Available are the optional software development kits, FocusControl and FocusData.

Phased Array Instrumentation Designed for Demanding Inspections

Olympus offers a complete advanced phased array integration solution that meets the requirements of your most demanding customers. The solution includes the FOCUS PX, a powerful and scalable acquisition unit; FocusPC, a powerful data acquisition and analysis software program; and two software development kits (SDK), FocusControl and FocusData, to customize your software interface based on your application and control FocusPC for a fully automated inspection solution.

FOCUS PX Instrument

 

Excellent Signal Quality

The FOCUS PX provides excellent phased array signal quality using the latest Olympus technology, resulting in significantly improved signal-to-noise ratio.

Up to 12 dB SNR improvements

Up to 4 dedicated UT channels

 

Scalable and Powerful

The FOCUS PX is equipped with the latest phased array technology to deliver significant performance enhancements and faster inspection speed in highly demanding applications. Up to four FOCUS PX units can be used in parallel, offering a significant increase in inspection speed and advanced multiprobe configurations. 

Up to 4 FOCUS PX in parallel

Up to 30MB/s data throughput

 

Fast Programming

The optimized FOCUS PX communication process significantly reduces programming time, resulting in minimized cycle time and improved operator experience.


Rugged

The FOCUS PX is a rugged unit that is designed for integration in harsh production environments. Designed for IP65 rating, the casing has multiple fins for optimized heat dissipation.

up to 40C operating temperature, trating IP65.

 

Easy Integration


The FOCUS PX bumpers can be easily removed to access four screw holes for mounting the unit directly onto a scanner or inspection system.

Simple Cabling

Multiple FOCUS PX units can be synchronized with each other through a simple cable configuration. This allows all I/O signals to be received by one unit, reducing cabling and greatly simplifying the overall integration.

Integration

Easy Mounting

Easy and quick installation allows the FOCUS PX to be positioned much closer to the probes, reducing cabling and optimizing signal quality.

Four screw holes are available for mounting the unit directly onto any inspection scanner.

Easy Mounting

 

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Phased array channels16:64PR: 64 
16:128PR/32:128PR: 128
Number of pulsers16:64PR/16:128PR: 16 consecutive elements 
32:128PR: 32 consecutive elements
Conventional UT channels4 dedicated UT channels 
(8 connectors for pulse-echo and pitch-catch configurations support)
Data acquisition rateUp to 30 MB/s (1 FOCUS PX) 
Up to 60 MB/s (2 to 4 FOCUS PX)
Acquisition speedUp to 20000 12-bit A-scans/second of 750 points each
Amplitude resolution8-bit / 12-bit
Maximum number of A-scan samples16380
Real-time data compression1 to 2000 ratio
RectificationFW, HW+, HW–, and RF
FilteringDigital band-pass, high-pass and low-pass filters
VoltagePA : 4 V, 9 V, 20 V, 40 V, 80 V, and 115 V 
UT : 50 V, 100 V, and 190 V
GainPA : 80 dB (46 dB analog + 34 dB digital) 
UT : 120 dB (digital)
Pulse widthPA : 30 ns to 500 ns (steps of 2.5 ns) 
UT : 30 ns to 1000 ns (steps of 2.5 ns)
Bandwidth (-3 dB)PA : 0.6 MHz to 17.8 MHz 
UT : 0.25 MHz to 28 MHz
Number of beamsUp to 1024
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF)1 Hz to 20 kHz
Real-time averagingPA : 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 
UT : 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Number of gates4 for detection; 1 for synchronization
Encoder2 axes (quadrature, clock direction)
Network interface1000BASE-T
Size (W x H x D) With bumpers30.7 cm × 13.5 cm × 23.6 cm 
(12 in. × 5.3 in. × 9.3 in.)
Size (W x H x D) Without bumpers27.6 cm × 9.2 cm × 23.1 cm 
(10.9 in. × 3.6 in. × 9.1 in.)
Weight With bumpers4.8 kg (10.5 lb)
Weight Without bumpers4.2 kg (9.2 lb)
IP ratingIP65
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