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EPC designs and manufacturers printers, data acquisitions
systems, and print utilities for the geophysical, military and imaging
marketplaces. Visit us today on the World Wide Web:
http://www.epclabs.com
In this Issue:
"I always enjoy reading your unique brand
of humor sprinkled throughout the EPC newsletter."
- John Irza
Sygnus Technology - President, and EPC Newsletter Fan
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Despite little advertising, word of mouth on the
1086NT has helped the product exceed expectations. With the first
production run already sold out, the 1086NT is beginning to replace
the popular, and still offered, GSP-1086-2 500 Series. Among the
early customers: Thales Geosolutions - Aberdeen (3 units), Oceans
Surveys Inc.- Old Saybrook, CT (2 units), Marine Geosulutions -
So. Africa, Fugro Jacques - New Foundland, and Survey Equipment
Services - Houston, TX.
The 1086NT incorporates a Network Interface that
allows operators to export data onto a network in XTF Format. Users
can also input data over the ethernet connection, currently with
Klein multibeam data to allow real time printing. Other improvements
include a new 32 bit architecture, VGA connection to allow viewing
of the 1086NT Operating Systems, Control Panel enhancements, and
speed correction.
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One of the more frequently asked questions is
"Why would someone use a keyboard with the Model 1086?"
The keyboard interface allows operators and easy way, not only to
annotate on the record, but also to update the control settings.
By typing a simple three letter header and argument like "CON
20" the 1086's Contrast Value is updated to 20 without having
to manually scroll the value from the Control Panel. A cursory review
of the keyboard command protocol:
| FUNCTION |
HEADER |
ARGUMENTS |
| KEY RATE |
KEY |
0.011 TO 10.000 |
| SCAN RATE |
SCN |
0.006 TO 10.000 |
| TRIGGER SELECT |
TRI |
INT, EXT |
| TIME VARIED GAIN |
TVG |
OFF, 1 > 255 |
| PRINT MESSAGE |
MES |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7, TEXT
STRING |
| FIX # |
FIX |
0 > 32766 |
| LINES PER INCH |
LPI |
75, 80, 100, 120,
150, 200, 240, 300 |
| CONTRAST |
CON |
-30 TO 40 |
| SCALE LINES |
SCA |
5, 10, 20, OFF |
This is just a sample, but you get the idea.
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Survey Equipment Services (Houston, TX) provides
unrivaled sales and technical support for the EPC product line in
the US.Gulf of Mexico region. Spearheaded by President and Captain
of Industry Paul Hewson, the SES team offers years of experience
with EPC products. Sales Manager Roger Caron is assisted by a very
well qualified engineering team consisting of Steve Parrish, Alan
Craig and Gary Sayers.
In addition to providing 24 hour support (Just
call 713.827.0430). SES also stocks EPC 9802, GSP-1086-500 and a
newly delivered 1086NT in their lease pool inventory. (Want an EPC
recorder but your budget is not sufficient for a brand new one -
Call SES, they will provide you an ex rental machine, with warranty,
at very competitive pricing and in virtually new condition) SES
also stocks EPC Thermal Film.
SES sales this month include an HSP-100 to Eric
G.Ryals (Louisiana) another HSP-100 to John E.Chance (Louisiana)
and a 1086NT to themselves!
Since 1981, SES have been providing a wide range
of marine navigation, Hydrographic Survey, SubSea Construction and
GPS equipment for hire, sale or lease purchase. All equipment is
mantained in house by a fully experienced and qualified engineering
team who are all factory trained. SES also provides engineering
and technical support to assist their clients through manpower shortage
periods.Find out more about Gulf of Mexico partner SES.
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Grumbles from industry stalwarts has already begun.
EPC offers up its own view. The Top 10 reasons why the Oceanology
International Conference should stay in Brighton instead of being
moved to this year's venue, London:
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Daily
public transportation to a trade show? |
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9.
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Instead of one Conference
Hotel, we have 19. |
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8.
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"Honey, I'm
not interested in seeing the Crown Jewels". |
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7.
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No Metropole Hotel
to complain about. |
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6.
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Instead of one lobby
bar, we now have 19. |
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5.
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Daily public transportation
to a trade show? (worth repeating) |
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4.
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No Gatwick? No train
ride? Sounds suspiciously too easy. |
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3.
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No chance of customers
getting hopelessly lost in conference center. |
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2.
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Convenient walk
to restaurant includes cab ride. |
| And the Number One
reason why OI should stay in Brighton... |
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1.
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Wife's credit card
will do much more damage in London. |
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The EPC Monthly has now completed its third full
year. Hard to imagine we have not missed a month since the first
issue in January, 1999. The most often question is "How
do you find things to write about"? It ain't easy making
a newsletter about graphic recorders interesting, but we do have
a passion for our products and a love of the industry. We appreciate
all the interest and support.
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Its been an emotional year. With the events of
9/11 priorities become clear. Business takes a back seat to what
really matters, Our Faith and love of family and friends. Even phrases
like, "Season's Greetings" and "Peace on Earth"
take on new meaning. Everyone at EPC would like to wish everyone
a happy and healthy Holiday.
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