Introduction to the MX2 User Interface,and Touch Screen \ Function Key Usage

OmniScan MX2 Training Program

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MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen Overview

� The OmniScan MX2 touch screen eliminates the need for external peripheral mouse, keyboard, keypad to allow fast navigation and software configuration directly on the display.

� Functions of the touch screen include:� All menu and sub menu navigation.

� Zoom and pan features.

� All gate and cursor functions.

� All text and number input fields.

� All parameter selection.

� Toggle between readings list 1 and

2 on the main display.

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MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen Modes� The icon in the upper corner indicates the active data window and touch screen

mode.

� The MX2 touch screen has 3 modes of operation:1. Zoom Mode. Default display mode and enabled with the Zoom function key. Allows touch screen zoom

and pan on data window.

2. Gate Mode. Enabled from the gate function key. Allows touch screen manipulation of all gate functions on A-scan and S-scan data windows.

3. Cursor Mode. Enabled from the cursor function key. Allows touch screen manipulation of all cursors.

� The data cursor on the S-scan and C-scan is always active regardless of touch

screen mode.

Zoom mode Gate mode Cursor mode

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MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen – Zoom Mode� By default the MX2 is in zoom mode until gate or cursor mode is selected.

� In the active data window, forming a box with one finger and releasing will zoom the defined area. Touch and drag vertical or horizontal will allow zoom in one axis.

� Tap on the zoom icon to enable pan mode. This function allows a zoomed window to be repositioned with one finger.

� The pan feature is useful for centering zoomed data or for panning through a long inspection on the scan axis in short windows of a predetermined length typical of PA weld and TOFD one line scan inspections.

� While in zoom mode, gates and cursors are disabled on the touch screen.

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MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen – Zoom Function Key

� When in zoom mode, a

short stoke of the zoom

function key will zoom on

the parameter selected in

Display>Zoom>Type. Gate

A is the default.

� While zoomed on a data

window, a short stroke of

the zoom function key will

return the window to full

view.

� When in gate or cursor

mode, a short stroke of the

zoom function key will return

to zoom mode.

� A long stroke of the zoom

function key will open the

Display>Zoom submenu.

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MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen Gate Mode� A short stroke of the gate

function key enables gate

mode.

� While in gate mode, gates can

be moved directly on the touch

screen and the zoom functions

and cursors are disabled on

the touch screen.

� Touch screen gate functions

are available on the A-scan, B-

scan, and S-scan only

because gates do not appear

on the C-scan.

� Gate functions are covered in

detail in a later section.

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MX2 Training Program - Touch Screen Cursor Mode

� A short stroke of the

cursor function key

enables cursor mode and

displays all cursors.

� While in cursor mode,

cursors can be moved

directly on the touch

screen and the zoom

functions and gates are

disabled on the touch

screen.

� Cursor functions are

covered in detail in a later

section.

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MX2 Training Program – MX2 User Interface Overview

� The MX2 user interface and display is divided into the following sections:

1. Main menus.

2. Sub menus.

3. Parameter input.

4. Data view windows.

5. Header and readings area.

6. Indication status area. 1

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MX2 Training Program – MX2 User Interface - Main Menus� Touching the main menu button will activate the main menu list.

� When a main menu is selected the sub menus are available on the vertical left side and associated input parameters are available on the horizontal bottom of the display.

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MX2 Training Program – MX2 User Interface - Keypad

� Any parameter that requires a number can be input from a numeric key pad on the touch screen or through use of the scroll knob and increment keys.

� Tapping one time on the field activates it, and a second tap enables the keypad.

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MX2 Training Program – MX2 User Interface - Keyboard

� Any parameter that requires alpha numeric text can be input from a keyboard on the

touch screen.

� Tapping one time on the field activates it, and a second tap enables the keyboard the

input is accepted.

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MX2 Training Program – MX2 User Interface – Data Displays

� The data widows are selected from the Display>Layout list and are not customizable.

� Single or multiple group displays are available for compatible layouts.

� Displaying data is covered in detail in a later section.

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MX2 Training Program –User Interface – Header and Readings Area

� The readings area is configured for two lists of 4 readings each that are based on gate data, cursor positions, or special calculations. (8 total)

� 4 readings are visible at one time and touching this area will toggle between list 1 and 2.

� Readings are covered in detail in a later section.

� Additionally, the general gain, PRF, Acquisition speed, file name, data and time, software version, and encoder position (Scan:XX.XX) also appear in this area.

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MX2 Training Program –User Interface – Indication Status Area

� The indication status area contains:� Battery status.

� Setup status.

� A-scan mode.

� DAC\TCG status.

� Acquisition synchronization. (Encoder\Clock)

� Internal temperature.

� Calibration status.

� Below the indication status area will appear the relative parameter when function keys are selected for UT, gate, and cursor parameter input.

� Detailed descriptions of each icon and function can be found in the MX2 software user manual and are covered in the relevant training sections.

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MX2 Training Program –User Interface – Outdoor Display Scheme

� The MX2 display has an outdoor color scheme for use in bright light or direct sun

environments.

� The display mode is selected in Preferences>Instrument>Screen>Scheme.