1. Installation and Operation for the EPOCH 600
GageView Pro
Installation and Operation for the EPOCH 600

2. Installation and Operating System (OS) Support
GageView Pro v5.3.5
Installation and Operating System (OS) Support

3. GageView Pro Operating Systems
The GageView Pro interface program v5.3.5 is compatible with the following Windows operating system (OS) platforms:
Windows XP (32 bit)
Windows Vista (32 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit)
Other OS: Olympus NDT does not support operating systems that have been discontinued or are no longer supported by Microsoft

4. GageView Pro System Requirements
Windows XP system requirements - Home & Professional editions:
233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300 MHz is recommended)
At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM (128 MB is recommended)
At least 300 megabytes (MB) of available space on the hard disk
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse or other compatible pointing device
Video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
Windows Vista system requirements - Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions (Home Basic is not recommended):
1 gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) processor
1 gigabyte (GB) of system memory
40 GB hard drive with at least 300 megabytes of available space
Windows 7 system requirements - Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions (Starter & Home Basic are not recommended):
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

5. GageView Pro Installation
Use the following procedure to install GageView Pro:
Insert the installation CD into the CD-Rom drive. The CD will automatically open the installation screen, shown below:
Windows XP
Windows 7
The installation file will recognize which Windows operating system (OS) is in use and offer selections for that OS only
For first time installation, select the Install All option.

6. GageView Pro Installation
The following warning message will appear, advising that you uninstall any previous versions before continuing with the installation:
NOTE: If you need the Thickness Gage capabilities of GageView, please contact an Olympus NDT representative.
The GageView Setup Wizard window will appear to walk the user through the remainder of the installation:
The following message will appear informing you that the installation contains other components:

7. GageView Pro Installation
The following message or messages may appear to inform you that the installation contains other components:

8. GageView Pro Installation
Select a destination folder for the GageView Pro files, and identify whether GageView Pro should be accessible by Everyone who uses the computer, or by Just Me (the particular login account currently in use):
Once these selections are made, press Next to begin the installation

9. GageView Pro Installation
For some Windows OS platforms, the following message will appear several times during installation. You must select Install this driver software anyway during the installation process to properly install GageView Pro.

10. GageView Pro v5.3.5 Overview

11. GageView Pro v5.3.5 Functions
GageView Pro v5.3.5 provides full compatibility with the EPOCH With GVPro and the EPOCH 600, the user is able to:
Download files from the EPOCH 600 to PC
View and Print EPOCH 600 files through GageView Pro
Export data from Survey Files to Microsoft Excel
Backup and Restore instrument database
Save Screen Captures
Upgrade EPOCH 600 device software
Manage custom DGS probe library
NOTE: Version of GageView Pro does not support file transfers with Template Storage data

12. GVPro Interface Overview
Device Window:
Lists all currently configured EPOCH units, USB memory devices, and the files stored within them
PC Window:
Lists all databases, datasets, and surveys stored on the PC

13. GVPro Interface Overview- Device Window
Currently Configured EPOCH 600 Flaw Detector
Files saved on EPOCH 600

14. GVPro Interface Overview- PC Window
Survey/File contained in selected dataset
Databases Saved on PC
Datasets within selected database

15. Driver Installation

16. EPLTC-C-USB-A-6 USB Cable
EPOCH 600 USB Connection
The EPOCH 600 is equipped with a single USB On-the-Go (OTG) port which acts as both a Host and a Client Port used for PC Communication and Printing.
When communicating with a PC and GageView Pro, connect the USB OTG port on the EPOCH 600 to a USB port on the PC via the USB cable.
This cable is a Mini AB to Type A/Host (P/N EPLTC-C-USB-A-6)
USB On-the-Go Port
EPLTC-C-USB-A-6 USB Cable

17. USB Driver Installation
In order for the EPOCH 600 to communicate with GageView Pro, the USB drivers for the instrument must be properly installed on the PC.
The USB drivers will only need to be installed the first time the EPOCH 600 is connected to the PC through a given USB port.
To install the EPOCH 600 USB drivers:
Connect the EPOCH 600 to the PC using the USB connector cable.
Make sure that the cable is connected directly into a USB port on the PC, not through a docking station or port replicator.
Turn the EPOCH 600 on. This should initiate the Windows New Hardware Installation Wizard.

18. USB Driver Installation (cont.)
When prompted, select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and press Next.
As the install process continues, the screen below will appear informing the user that the EPOCH 600 has not passed Windows Logo testing. Press Continue Anyway to proceed with installation.

19. USB Driver Installation (cont.)
The following screen will appear requesting the location of the file usbser.sys. The user MUST use the Browse key to select the location of this file.
If GageView Pro has been installed to the default directory, the user should browse to the following location to select the required file:
C:\Program Files\Olympus NDT\GageView Flaw Detector
After typing the correct location into the highlight box, or using the Browse key to locate this file, the user should press OK to finish the driver installation.

20. USB Driver Installation (cont.)
If the EPOCH 600 drivers have properly installed, the screen below will appear. Press Finish to close the hardware installation wizard.

21. Device Initialization

22. Device Initialization
Once the USB drivers have been properly installed, the user is now ready to initialize their EPOCH 600 with GageView Pro.
To initialize the EPOCH 600 in GageView Pro:
From the main screen, select Device, then Config.
Highlight the EPOCH 600 from the Flaw Detector tab and press Add.
Multiple instruments can be initialized at once if desired.
Press OK to exit Device Configuration and initialize the EPOCH 600.

23. Device Initialization (cont.)
Once the EPOCH 600 has been properly initialized, it will show under the Device list in the top frame. Files stored on the instruments are displayed by highlighting the device icon:
Click on the instrument name that appears under Devices
The contents of the Datalogger will appear
Contents of Datalogger on EPOCH 600

24. File Wizard

25. File Wizard
The File Wizard is a feature that guides the user through a quick and easy setup of Database and Dataset locations for file transfers. The File Wizard helps to eliminate any confusion for flaw detector users caused by the file structure of GageView Pro.
File Wizard first creates a Database for the EPOCH instrument being used, then helps the operator select the appropriate type of files to be stored within that database by creating Dataset(s) based on user input. Once completed, GageView Pro can immediately accept files from the instrument!

26. File Wizard
The File Wizard is located in the File menu of the main GageView Pro screen.

27. File Wizard – Database Creation
To enter the Wizard and create database(s), dataset(s) and survey(s) for the EPOCH 600:
Select the EPOCH 600 from the left column
Press Add to select the instrument(s) for setup
Press Next to continue

28. File Wizard – Database Creation (cont.)
File Wizard will prompt the user to save the Database on the user’s PC. The default location is in the Data folder in the GageView Pro directory.
This file will be set up to house multiple files types for a single instrument. Typical file names include EP600 or InspecData, etc.
The user has the option of creating as many databases and datasets as necessary to organize their files the way they choose.
Press Save to continue.

29. File Wizard – Dataset Creation
The File Wizard now prompts the user to select the files types to be stored within this main instrument file. A separate dataset will be created within the database for each of the selected file types.
There are two types of datasets that can be created through the Wizard:
Formatted ID Types have specific, user-defined file structures that require additional setup. When a Formatted ID Type is selected, the user is immediately brought to a new setup screen that requires user input to define the file criteria
Generic Flaw Detector file types will accept all files from the EPOCH 600 and are used as a general storage space for any EPOCH 600 information stored in the datalogger.

30. File Wizard – Dataset Creation (cont.)
To add Formatted ID datasets:
Highlight the desired file type from the list on the left
Press the Add button to select the highlighted file type
Enter a file ID Prefix (if desired) and a Point ID (start ID) for the file.
User can select multiple instances of the same file type
Use the Rename button to rename a dataset if desired

31. File Wizard – Dataset Creation (cont.)
To add Generic Flaw Detector datasets:
Highlight the desired file type from the list on the left
Press the Add button to select the highlighted file type
User can select multiple instances of the same file type
Use the Rename button to rename a dataset if desired

32. File Wizard - Completion
When all desired file types have been selected and properly setup, press Finish to create the corresponding Database and Datasets

33. File Wizard – Completed Wizard
The Database name created in Step 1 displays below the Data folder in GageView Pro.
The Datasets created in Step 2 display within the Database and are ready to receive file transfers from the EPOCH 600.
For Formatted ID datasets, a blank survey will be created in the dataset. This can be transferred to the EPOCH 600 if desired.

34. File View Refresh Button
Occasionally, when the Database Wizard or Database/Dataset creation steps are completed, the new Database/Dataset does not immediately appear in the bottom viewing pane of GageView Pro.
GageView Pro offers a quick Refresh button that allows the user to refresh the screen. This allows the user to view any files which have been created but are not being shown in the viewing pane.

35. Manual File Structure Setup

36. Database Setup - Manual
As an alternative to using the Wizard, GageView Pro allows the operator to manually set up a Database location on the PC where new Datasets and/or files can be transferred.
To set up a new Database:
Under the File menu, select New > Database, -or-
Click the New Database icon in the lower GageView Pro view pane or

37. Database Setup – Manual (cont)
Highlight the device type (EPOCH 600) from the Device Type list on the left
If necessary, use the Browse button to select the desired file destination
Give the Database a name
Note: Spaces and special characters are not permitted in database or dataset names.
Press OK to create the Database

38. Database Setup – Manual (cont.)
The Database is now created and should appear in the lower GageView Pro PC Window view pane.

39. Dataset Setup - Manual
GageView Pro Datasets are specific file storage locations.
Generic flaw detector datasets allow the user to transfer any flaw detector file for a particular instrument to and from GageView Pro.
Datasets can also specifically define the file type and structure of files stored within a particular Database.
New blank template files, often called Surveys, can also be created within a Dataset.

40. Dataset Setup – Manual (cont.)
GageView Pro allows the operator to manually set up Datasets within a Database where files can be stored and/or created.
To set up a new Dataset:
Highlight the desired Database location for the new Dataset
Under the File menu, select New > Dataset, -or-
Click the New Dataset icon in the lower GageView Pro view pane or

41. Dataset Setup – Manual (cont.)
Create a Dataset Name.
Dataset names are typically chosen to reflect either the structure of the files or the type of files to be stored within the Dataset
Select the Dataset Type to define the format of the files within the Dataset
Use the Note field to add a short description to the Dataset (optional)
Press Next to continue.

42. Dataset Setup – Manual (cont.)
Once a Dataset Name and File Type have been assigned, the user must define the structure of the selected file type.
Enter a file ID Prefix (if desired) and a Point ID (start ID) for the INC file, and then press Generate IDs.
If satisfied with the generated ID list, press Save to save the current list of ID and then Finish to complete the Dataset setup process.

43. Dataset Setup – Completion
The new Dataset will appear under its assigned Database in the lower GageView Pro view pane.
For incremental (INC) file datasets, a blank survey will be created in the dataset. This can be transferred to the EPOCH 600 if desired.
The Dataset is now ready to accept file transfers of files from the EPOCH 600
NOTE: Datasets will ONLY store files that match the Dataset file type criteria EXACTLY.

44. Dataset Setup - Automated
Additionally, a Dataset will be created automatically in GageView Pro when a file is dragged from the EPOCH 600 directly into a Database.
GageView Pro will automatically create a Dataset with a name and file structure identical to the file transferred from the EPOCH 600.

45. Files and File Transfers

46. File Transfers- Downloading Files
Once a Database and Dataset are setup in GageView Pro, files can easily be transferred between GageView Pro and a configured EPOCH 600
To download files from the EPOCH 600 to GVPro:
Highlight the file in the Device Window (top pane).
Click and drag this file from the EPOCH to the desired database or dataset created in the PC Window (bottom pane)

47. File Transfers – Uploading Files
To upload files from the GVPro to the EPOCH 600
Highlight the file in the PC Window (bottom pane).
Click and drag this file from GVPro to the EPOCH 600 in the Device Window (top pane)

48. Survey Files
When a new Dataset is created with file criteria/structure, a blank data file is automatically generated within that Dataset
This blank file is called a Survey file and is named after the Dataset
Survey files are template files that have the same file structure as their parent Datasets but have NO inspection data stored in the file
Survey files can be renamed and uploaded to the EPOCH instrument multiple times to create empty inspection files on the instrument ready to acquire data within the file structure of a particular Dataset
Allows for easy downloading to the same Dataset for multiple inspections
Allows for logical layout of inspection plan prior to field work
Survey files are NOT created with Generic Flaw Detector datasets

49. Viewing File Data
After downloading a file from the EPOCH LTC, it is easy to view and print the saved data through GageView Pro
Double-click on any file stored on the PC to view the file contents
File Info
Meas. Readings
ID List
Setup Parameters
A-Scan Waveform
Gate Info and Flags

50. Viewing File Data (cont.)
If a file contains additional data not typically displayed in the main File View menu (e.g. AWS A, B,C values, DAC setup parameters), use the drop-down menu located above the main parameters/calibration data box to view this information.

51. Copying Waveform Image
Use the Copy Waveform button to copy an image of the displayed waveform and paste into another document.

52. Page (in this view each ID prints on a single page)
Printing Reports
Use the Print button to print a report form containing either just digital measurements, or digital measurements accompanied by calibration and waveform data
Report Contents (to change, select from menu and press Generate Report)
Page (in this view each ID prints on a single page)

53. Editing and Deleting in GageView Pro
Databases, Datasets, and Files can be renamed and/or deleted once they have been created/transferred to GageView Pro
To Edit/Rename:
In the Edit menu, select Enable Edit
Highlight the database/dataset/file to edit and right click
Select Rename and enter a new name for the file
When renaming a database file, make sure to keep the “.LTC” file extension in the database name.
To Delete:
In the Edit menu, select Enable Delete
Highlight the item to delete
Either right click and select Delete, or
Use the Delete icon

54. Survey Data Exporting

55. Survey Data Exporting
GageView Pro is capable of exporting data from an EPOCH 600 Survey file to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. 1
Exporting can be initiated in three ways:
Click the Export button in the File view
Right click on the survey file and select Export > Microsoft Excel
Drag a Survey file to the Export function in the PC folder list 2 3

56. Survey Data Exporting
Once the exporting feature is initiated, the Export control screen will appear. The Database file path appears at the top of the screen, and the selected file appears in the Surveys to Export box.

57. Survey Data Exporting- Export Types
GageView Pro allows the user to export up to four types of information from any given file:
ID List
Measurement List
Calibration List
Waveform Images
These data types will display as tabs along the bottom of the Microsoft Excel file when exported.

58. Survey Data: Export Types – ID List
ID List: This export type provides all displayed digital measurements (up to 4) that were saved with the EPOCH 600 file.
Each saved ID is listed in a separate row, and each column contains measurement information for the ID
Numeric measurements are separated from their corresponding units of measurement by column
Special data (such as A, B, C values for AWS inspections) is also listed if applicable

59. Survey Data: Export Types – Waveforms
Waveform List: This export type displays the A-Scan/waveform for each ID within the file.
ID Name is listed in Column A
Waveform can be moved, expanded, copied and/or pasted within or outside the spreadsheet
No point data can be exported from GageView Pro
Clicking on the Calibrations hyperlink will jump the user to the calibration setup for the corresponding ID.

60. Survey Data: Export Types – Calibration List
Calibration List: This export type details the instrument calibration and parameter settings for each saved ID in the file.
Data for each ID is separated by column
Each row contains a different parameter
Each calibration parameter row is consistent across all IDs, despite setup, for easy comparison of settings from ID to ID
Clicking on the Waveform hyperlink will jump the user to the waveform for the corresponding ID
Alarm conditions are included if present
Leg information is displayed for angle inspection

61. Survey Data: Export Types – Measurement List
Measurement List: This export type provides descriptions of the digital measurements made for each ID. The user will need to correlate the numerical measurements from the ID List export with the definitions from the Measurements List tab.
The information for each ID is listed in a separate row, and each column contains measurement information for the ID
Gate measurement mode (Peak, Edge or 1st Peak) is included for each ID

62. Survey Data Export Header Information
Each Microsoft Excel worksheet generated by GageView Pro contains the same header information at the top of the worksheet. This information is generated from the original file, as set up and stored on the EPOCH 600, and includes:
File Name (Created on EPOCH 600)
File Date (Stored at time of save by EPOCH 600)

63. Device Tools Menu

64. Tools Menu
Additional features and functions through GageView Pro are found in the Device Tools menu (Device > Tools)
The menu includes the following functions:
Database Backup/Restore
Screen Capture
Terminal
Upgrade Device Software
DGS Probe Library

65. Tools Menu – Database Backup/Restore
The GageView Pro Tools Menu allows the user to backup and restore all files saved on the EPOCH 600 using one tool:
Backup: The Backup tool requires that an EPOCH 600 Database is already created on the PC (see previous sections on Database creation)
Use the Browse button to locate the EPOCH 600 Database
(file extension *.600)
Enter a new Dataset name in the box labeled Enter Name for New Backup Dataset
Copies of the saved files on the EPOCH 600 will be stored in this dataset.
Press the Backup button to begin the backup process

66. Tools Menu – Database Backup/Restore (cont.)
Restore: The Restore tool requires that the user has already created a New Backup Dataset
Use the Browse button to locate the EPOCH 600 Database
Use the drop-down menu to select the Dataset to be used for Restore
User can only restore from a Dataset that was created during the Backup process
Press the RESTORE button to begin the restore process
WARNING: Restoring the Database will delete all contents currently on the EPOCH 600 and replace with the contents of the backup file

67. Tools Menu – Screen Capture
The user has the ability to save screen captures of a current EPOCH 600 screen through GageView Pro.
Screen captures can also be saved to the SD card on the unit by pressing [2nd F], [F1].
To save a screen capture:
Select Screen Capture
Press Receive. The currently displayed screen on the EPOCH 600 will show in the screen capture window.
Use the Save and Copy buttons to save the image to a file or copy the image to paste to another location.

68. Tools Menu - Terminal
The Terminal screen is used primarily for internal Olympus NDT test procedures on the EPOCH 600 instruments.
It can also be used for remote communication to the EPOCH 600.
For further information please contact your local Olympus NDT sales representative.

69. Tools Menu – Upgrade Device Software
The user can use GageView Pro to upgrade the EPOCH 600 to a new version, when necessary. These upgrade file(s) will be provided by Olympus NDT.

70. Tools Menu –Custom DGS Probes
GageView Pro allows the user to define custom Straight Beam and Angle Beam probes for use with the DGS/AVG software option.
These probes can be defined and stored in the GageView Pro probe library and uploaded to any EPOCH 600.
Define custom probes in the Tools Menu
Define custom probes in the Main View
Edit Custom Probes
Download and Save current probe library from EPOCH 600
Upload saved probe library to the EPOCH 600
Create custom probe import file for remote upload of Custom Probes

71. Tools Menu –Custom DGS Probes (Local)
To define a Custom DGS Probe saved in the GageView Pro Library:
Press Library to select the local probe library
Select the New button in either Custom Straight or Custom Angle
Input the required data for the Custom Probe in the screen below
When finished, click OK

72. Tools Menu –Custom DGS Probes (Direct)
To define a Custom DGS Probe directly on a connected EPOCH 600:
Press Device to select the EPOCH 600 probe library
Select the New button in either Custom Straight or Custom Angle
Input the required data for the Custom Probe in the screen below
When finished, click OK

73. Custom DGS Probes Setup – Main View
Custom DGS Probes can also be set up in the main GageView Pro window. The PC pane of this main view contains a folder (under the Data folder) called DGS Probe Library.
A Database called EpochCustomProbe.E6P exists to store any custom DGS probes even when they are not loaded on the EPOCH 600.
This database is updated when a new “Local” probe is created using the Tools menu

74. Custom DGS Probes Setup – Main View (cont.)
To define a custom DGS probe in the Main View:
Highlight either the Custom Straight or Custom Angle Dataset
Under the File menu, select New > Survey -or-
Click the New Survey icon in the lower GageView Pro view pane or

75. Custom DGS Probes Setup – Main View (cont.)
Input the custom probe data in the window and press OK
The custom probe is now available to upload to any EPOCH 600.

76. Tools Menu –Custom DGS Probes (Upload)
Once a Custom DGS Probe has been defined through the Tools Menu or main GageView Pro menu and stored locally, it can be loaded to the EPOCH 600 in two ways:
Directly upload to a connected EPOCH 600
Store to an upload file for remote upload

77. Tools Menu –Custom DGS Probes (Upload)
To upload directly to a connected EPOCH 600, open the DGS Probe Library selections in the Tools menu:
Under View, click the Library radio button
Tick the box next to the desired probe(s)
Press Send To Device

78. Tools Menu –Custom DGS Probes (Upload)
If the EPOCH 600 is not directly connected to the computer or is not available, it is possible to store the Custom DGS Probe library to a file and upload this without connecting to GageView Pro.
To store to a remote upload file, open the DGS Probe Library selections in the Tools menu:
Under View, click the Library radio button
Tick the box next to the desired probe(s)
Press Send To File…

79. Tools Menu –Custom DGS Probes (Upload)
A file save box pops up to save the DGS probe file
Do not change the file name
Select an easily-accessible directory and press Save
Once the CustomProbe.bin file is saved to the PC
Copy this file to the EPOCH 600 microSD card
Use the Inst Setup > Misc menu on the EPOCH 600 to Copy the DGS Custom Probe File from External SD Card
See EPOCH 600 training PPT for further details

80. Tools Menu –Custom DGS Probes (Import)
It is also possible to import a Custom DGS Probe library into the GageView Pro Library from an EPOCH 600 or CustomProbe.BIN file
To import from an EPOCH 600 instrument:
Press Device to select the connected EPOCH 600 probe library
Select the Read From Device button to import the instrument probes
Tick the box next to the desired probe(s)
Press Add To Library to import the custom probes to the local probe library

81. Tools Menu –Custom DGS Probes (Import)
It is also possible to import a Custom DGS Probe library into the GageView Pro Library from an EPOCH 600 or CustomProbe.BIN file
To import from a CustomProbe.BIN file:
Press File and select the desired CustomProbe.BIN probe file
Select the Read From File button to import the instrument probes
Tick the box next to the desired probe(s)
Press Add To Library to import the custom probes to the local probe library

82. Troubleshooting

83. Device Initialization Failure
In order for the EPOCH 600 to properly initialize in GageView Pro, the port settings on the unit must be properly configured. If not, the user will see a message similar to the one displayed below informing them that the EPOCH 600 has not properly initialized:
Verify the “COM Port” number listed in the dialog box during the failed connection attempt. If it is COM Port 10 or higher, manually reset the Com Port to a lower value using the following steps:

84. Device Initialization Failure (cont.)
Open the Device Manager by clicking Start > Control Panel>System, and selecting the Device Manager button under the Hardware tab
Double-click EPOCH 600 under the Ports (COM & LPT) row

85. Device Initialization Failure (cont.)
Click the Advanced button under the Port Settings tab
Use the COM Port Number drop down menu to select a lower COM Port value that is not in use
Turn the EPOCH 600 Off and then On again and retry initialization

86. Please contact the Flaw Detector group at Olympus NDT with any questions or comments.