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1. Table 2 1 Target Ball Measurements and Accuracy Target Ball Maximum Measurement Minimum Diameter Thickness Range Accuracy Surface Radius 3 16 0 250 1 3 32 4 76mm 6 35mm 2 38mm 1 8 0 180 2 1 16 3 18mm 4 57mm 1 59mm 1 16 0 090 3 1 32 1 59mm 2 29mm 0 79mm Note Reflects accuracy after Multi Point Calibration Use only Panametrics NDT target balls with the Magna Mike 8500 as other seemingly identical balls may cause inaccurate measurements 2 2 When to Calibrate Perform a Ball Calibration e Daily or at the start of a work session e Ifchanging to a different target ball size Page 2 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Perform a Multi Point Calibration e Atleast once per month e If superior accuracy is desired If the probe is replaced dropped or contacts strong magnetic material Ifthe probe tip is worn from abrasive material Note If the unit has just been turned on or the probe just connected allow the gage to warm up for at least five 5 minutes with the probe connected before performing either a Ball Calibra tion or Multi Point Calibration 2 3 Ball Calibration Ball Calibration matches each target ball being used to an internal lookup table from the unit s memory Ball calibration also measures the two extremes of the ball s possible locations Ball On and Ball Off and assigns these endpoints to the lookup table If no table exists for the b
2. 6 12 6 3 7 Reports On Screen 6 13 6 4 ID Review Edit 6 16 6 5 Inserting or Appending ID Locations into a File 6 18 6 5 1 Inserting or Appending ID Locations into Incremental Files 6 19 6 5 2 Inserting or Appending ID Location into Sequential or Sequential with Custom Point 6 19 6 6 Erasing Data 6 21 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7 COMMUNICATIONS RS 232 DATA TRANSFER 7 1 Single Send Data 8 2 7 2 Range Data 8 2 7 3 File Data 8 3 7 4 Serial Communication Setup 8 5 7 5 Data Output Formats eene 8 7 7 6 Database Reset 8 7 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING PODO idad 9 1 92 Battery ia 9 2 Model 8500 iii 910 198E 9 3 Error Messages 9 4 DiagnosticS 9 5 ROM Upgrades 9 6 Repair and Technical Assistance APPENDIX I RS 232 INTERFACE APPENDIX Il 1 O FORMATS 8 19 03 APPENDIX Ill REMOTE COMMANDS VIA RS 232 APPENDIX IV CALIBRATION VERIFICATION FORM APPENDIX V PROBES FIXTURES AND TARGETS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Panametrics NDT
3. Standard Measurement Fourth Flag Field Min Max A Alarm is ON but no Alarm condition Min and Max are OFF H High Alarm Condition m Minimum Measurement L Low Alarm Condition M Maximum Measurement Third Flag Field Differential Standard Measurement D Differential Measurement Appendix II 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Table II 1 Fifth and Sixth Flag Field Value Definitions Fifth Flag Value Target Type Sixth Flag Value Probe Type Probe Type 1 Probe Type 3 Probe Type 6 801PR 802PR 802PR 802PR 105 802PR 109 802PR 111 802PR 112 110 1 1 16 Ball 1 16 Ball 1 8 Ball 2 1 8 Ball 3 16 Ball 3 16 Ball 3 3 16 Ball 1 2 Disk 1 4 Ball Batch Send Transmission F1 ID number Thickness Reading Setup Table and Comment ID THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS AA s IN AB set IN A BA IN BB IN OK SU LO ALM HI ALM UNITS 1 0 000 20 000 IN OK SU 1 1 1 1 PID BID 11 4 F2 ID number Thickness Reading and Comment ID THICKNESS UNITS AA IN AB IN BA IN BB IN OK Model 8500 FLAGS SU Ree Appendix II 3 910 198E 8 19 03 F5 Thickness Reading Only F6 File Header Thickness Reading Setup Table and Comment FILE NAME B FILE TYPE SEQ CUSTOM PT FILE DESCRIPTION INSPECTOR ID LOCATION NOTE FILE DELETE PROTECTION OFF OK ID THICKNESS UN
4. 6 Press MEAS to return to the Measure mode Model 8500 Page 7 7 910 198E 8 19 03 Note If MEAS is pressed at any time before pressing ENTER in Step 3 the gage will return to the Measure Mode without performing the reset Page 7 8 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGING Case Material Size Weight DISPLAY Display Type Color Module Size Viewing Area Dots Dot Size KEYPAD High impact Lexan splash proof 9 375H x 5 45W x 1 5T inch 238H x 138W x 38T mm 2 1 lbs Graphics super twisted nematic LCD Black on grey electroluminescent backlight 114mm W x 100mm H x 14mm T 102mm W x 86mm H 240W x 200H 0 36mm x 0 36mm 14 Keys sealed tactile fell beep for active key function INTERNAL DATALOGGER e 95 000 thickness storage capacity e ID Locationcanbe up to 16 alpha numeric characters Fullsetup and measurement information stored with each reading ID numbers may be organized into two dimensional arrays of X columns by Y rows X represents different measure ment points and Y represents products to be measured see Section 6 1 Creating Data Files Model 8500 Page 8 1 910 198E 8 19 03 RS 232 OUTPUT e 6 pin Lemo connector on top panel Full duplex transmit amp receive capability e Selectable communication parameters Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 or 19200 Word Length 8 Stop Bits 1 or 2 Parity Even Odd or Non
5. DELETE PROTECTION ON DOFF to select then ENTER OE ENTER MEAS 4 Use the 4 w lt 4 and gt keys to enter the new file name for the copied file and press ENTER 5 Use the or gt key to choose the Yes or No option to include thickness data Press ENTER 6 Use the or key to highlight the Copy or Cancel but ton Press ENTER Note If an error occurs a long beep will sound and the gage will prompt the user to begin at step 3 from above 6 3 4 Delete See Section 6 6 Model 8500 Page 6 11 910 198E 8 19 03 6 3 5 Send Data may be transferred to an external device such as a printer or computer See Section 7 2 for more information 6 3 6 File Edit Rename The File Edit Rename function allows changes to be made on one or all of the fields in a given file header This feature does not allow editing the File Type and is not used for editing individual measurement identifiers or actual thickness readings 1 Press 2nd ID and the File Options menu will appear 2 Use the A and w keys to select Edit Rename from the list and press ENTER FILE OPTIONS OPEN CREATE DELETE 5 END EDIT RENAME REPORTS 3 Use the A and v keys to select a file to edit or rename and press ENTER Page 6 12 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E FILE EDIT RENAME HONRMEOO 61 01 26 12 04a A 01701736 96 52a 01701796 12 04a FILE NAME FILE TYPE INC
6. O FORMATS The Magna Mike 8500 is able to transmit data to any device through the RS 232 I O connector I O formats are applicable in both single send and batch send transmissions In order to view the current Serial I O format or change it press SETUP and go to the Communications Menu Single Send Transmission F1 F2 Thickness data measurement units and 2 flag fields will be transmitted For example if a minimum thickness of 1 924mm is transmitted the transmission will appear as 1 924 MM First Flag Field Alarm Condition Second Flag Field Min Max Standard Measurement Standard Measurement L Low Alarm Condition m Minimum Measurement H High Alarm Condition M Maximum Measurement F5 Only the numerical signed or thickness data is sent 1 924 F6 F7 FS Data is sent in the same format as when multiple readings are retrieved from the gage memory Model 8500 Appendix II 1 910 198E 8 19 03 Each reading will have an ID number such as 001 as shown below The string will contain the reading units and flags Note the fifth and sixth flag field will be represented by a single digit 1 2 or 3 for the fifth flag and 1 3 or 6 for the sixth flag depending on the probe type 001 0 934 MM First Flag Field Measurement Loss Signal M Live Measurement 1 Loss of Signal See Table II 1 Below Second Flag Field Alarm
7. from the gage directly into a Microsoft amp Excel spreadsheet When transferring data to WIN8500 the user may choose to send just one active thickness reading an entire file or a range of measurements The program is compatible with Windows 950 Windows 980 and Windows NT Page 5 26 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Foot Switch The gage can use a foot switch part 85FSW to simulate the Send Save or Meas function from the gage See Section 5 3 for details Two Button Probe Configuration All 802PR type probes are equipped with both the standard QCAL button and a second MAX button The function associated with the MAX button may be programmed as described in Section 5 3 Model 8500 Page 5 27 910 198E 8 19 03 Page 5 28 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 6 DATALOGGER The Magna Mike 8500 Datalogger has a built in file and data management system Each thickness reading can be stored and tagged with an alpha numeric ID and filename corresponding to the location of each measurement point in the actual application The measurement type and setup parameters are stored with each reading The operator may recall and print data or send data to a computer 6 1 Creating Data Files There are three 3 types of data files that the user may create from the Magna Mike 8500 Datalogger or PC e Incremental Sequential Sequential Custom Points Incremental File Types An Incremental file starts at a specified ID number and then
8. 2 Use the 4 and y keys to select Calibration and press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and y keys to select Auto QCAL 4 Use the lt or gt key to turn the function OFF Note Performing a manual QCAL is always an option even when the Auto QCAL feature is active 3 3 Periodic Verification The Magna Mike 8500 is classified as an operator calibrated instrument Panametrics NDT recommends establishing periodic checks to verify that acceptable accuracy is being maintained while the gage is in use Page 3 6 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Use care when handling the thickness standards Blue Labeled Reference Thickness Fixture provided by Panametrics NDT The steel probe tip and steel target balls are significantly harder than the brass and aluminum disks that are located inside the blue labeled fixtures Excessive force will dent the disk s surface These dents may induce errors in thickness values during calibration To obtain replacement disks contact Panametrics NDT Other operator supplied thickness standards may be used but care must be taken that these are independently and accurately measured 3 4 Traceability Due to the operator calibrated status of the Magna Mike 8500 traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology N LS T may be conferred on the gage by using documented and certified standards from an appropriate metrology laboratory Use a set of traceable standards to periodically verify
9. Communications Menu Default Parameters Baud Rate 19200 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Comm Protocol Single Serial I O Fmt Fl Foot Switch Send Max Key Send Save Send Primary Note Refer to Section 7 Appendix I and Appendix II for more information regarding Communications RS 232 Data Transfers and I O Formats The Foot Switch is an optional item that connects to the gage allowing the operator to use both hands when taking measurements The Foot Switch is programmed to function identically to the SEND key on the front panel of the gage However the Foot Switch can also be set to function as the SAVE or MEAS key When operating as a MEAS key the Foot Switch can reset the Min thickness reading on the display To change the Foot Switch function access the Communication menu via the SETUP key Model 8500 Page 5 13 910 198E 8 19 03 The two button probe is also an optional item By default the Max button on a two button probe is programmed to function as the send command however this functionality may be altered to the Meas or Save function To view or change the Max button configuration press SETUP and go to the Communications menu Use the 4 and y keys to highlight Max Key and the lt or key to choose either Save Send or Meas The Save Send function in the Communication Setup menu can be set to Primary or Secondary For more information on these parameters see
10. Green DTR from 6 6 Gage 6 Blue DSR to 4 20 Gage Model 8500 Appendix I 1 910 198E 8 19 03 Electrical Definition Data is transmitted on one line Data Out of Gage and received on another line Data Into Gage Data transfer consisting of ASCII coded character strings is a synchronous serial Baud rate word length stop bits and parity are selectable from the keyboard Data Format Listed below are the electrical specifications for data transmittal Signal levels are RS 232 C D compatible Mark is less than 2 5 Volts Space is greater than 2 5V The maximum output signal range is 5 50 Volts The maximum input signal range is 20 Volts The following two hardware handshake lines are included DTR DSR Note The gage sets DTR Data Terminal Ready low lt 2 5V when it is not able to receive data DTR will be high gt 2 5V atall times A high gt 2 5V supplied by the external DSR Data Set Ready device or by being connected to the DTR line will enable the gage to transmit data A low lt 2 5V supplied by the external device or by being connected to the RTS line will prevent the gage from transmitting data If the external device does not provide the proper DSR sig nal then DTR must be connected to DSR jump pin 6 to pin 20 in the 25 position cable connector or in the 25 pin con nector on the attached equipment Appendix I 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E APPENDIX II
11. Incremental Files Incremental files are organized in alpha numeric order Any ID that is inserted or appended will be automatically placed in alpha numeric order 1 Inthe Measure mode press the ID key to enter the ID review screen 2 Press the ID key a second time to enter the ID Edit screen The editing cursor will be displayed in the ID field located on the top left portion of the display 3 Use the 4 y lt 1 and keys to enter the new ID 4 Press the MEAS key to return to the Measure mode with the new ID as the current location The user must press the SAVE key so that the ID location will be added to the File Note The ID will be automatically sorted in alpha numeric order in Incremental File types 6 5 2 Inserting or Appending ID Location into Sequential or Sequential with Custom Point Files Sequential or Sequential Custom Point Files are organized in a repetitive fixed pattern ID s that are added to these file types need to specify the location were the ID will be placed The user will be prompted to Insert data after the current location or Append data to the end of the file Model 8500 Page 6 19 910 198E 8 19 03 1 Inthe Measure mode press the ID key to enter the ID review screen 2 Press the ID key a second time to enter the ID Edit screen and the editing cursor will be displayed 3 Use the 4 yl lt and gt keys to enter the new ID 4 Press th
12. Magna Mike 8500 is a small lightweight thickness gage designed to make measurements of nonferrous materials such as plastics glass composites aluminum and titanium Accuracy is generally not affected by material shape or internal properties The Magna Mike 8500 is based on the Hall Effect Principle Wall thickness is measured by placing a small steel target ball on one side of test material and the magnetic probe on the opposite side The probe s Hall Effect sensor measures the distance between the probe tip and the ball instantly displaying a thickness reading As the sample thickness changes the field strength in the probe tip also changes from a minimum when the ball is far away to a maximum when the ball rests centered on the tip These field strengths however are different for each size target ball and vary from probe to probe The control unit therefore employs a numerical look up table to translate these changes in field strength into thickness values Only after the calibration procedure is performed and only if the calibrated state of the instrument is maintained as directed in Section 2 of this manual will the thickness values obtained from the Magna Mike 8500 be accurate and meaningful Model 8500 Page 1 1 910 198E 8 19 03 Note The probe contains a strong magnet Damage to the probe can change its magnetic properties To ensure accurate operation of the Magna Mike 8500 DO NOT 1 drop the probe as it may cau
13. Makeathickness reading 3 Press SEND quickly release in less than one second or use the optional footswitch 4 Only the displayed measurement data with its appropriate setup flags will be transmitted and the gage will return to the original Measure mode The specific data transmitted depends on the Datalogger output format see Appendix ID If the thickness dis play is blank when SEND is pressed then will be sent in place of a value 7 2 Range Data Transfer When only a portion of a file needs to be transmitted to a computer or printer follow the steps below 1 Open the file that contains the range to be transferred see Sec tion 6 3 From the Measure Mode press and hold SEND until the ID Range Send dialog box is displayed Page 7 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E ID RANGE SEND CANCEL 2 Use the 4 and Y keys to set the starting ID of the desired ID number range Press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and w keys to set the ending ID of the desired ID number range Press ENTER 4 Use or gt key to highlight the Send button Press ENTER and the specified data range will begin transmission Choose the Cancel button to exit this function 7 3 File Data Transfer Data may be sent one file at a time or several files at a time to a computer or printer The data includes the Filename File Header ID Number Thickness Data Flags and Comments To perform a data transfer foll
14. Section 4 1 Saving and Sending Values 5 4 Calibration Setup The Calibration Setup menu contains the calibration setup parameters for the gage To enter the Setup menu press SETUP Use the 4 and y keys to select Calibration and press ENTER The gage displays the Calibration Setup menu CAL BRAT I PREVIOUS Se MLE ALTO GAL MULTIPOINT CAL Use the 4 and y keys to highlight the parameter and the or gt key to select a setting Auto QCAL The Auto QCAL function is responsible for the automatic internal calibration that compensates for probe temperature fluctuations When this function is turned ON it will allow the gage to Page 5 14 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E perform an Auto Quick Calibration The Auto QCAL will be performed automatically at five second intervals when the gage is not otherwise making a measurement and the target ball is not in contact with the probe The user can also press the QCAL button on the probe during non measurement conditions at any time to manually perform this quick calibration By default Auto QCAL is turned ON and will be set to ON after performing a Measurement or Master Reset Multi Point CAL The Multi Point Calibration Multi Point CAL feature allows the user to create a customized lookup table for the probe and target ball currently in use The user should perform a Multi Point CAL when switching from one target ball size to another or when the highest d
15. Use the 4 and y keys to select Diagnostics Press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and y keys to select Hardware Press ENTER 4 Use the 4 and y keys to select Debug 5 Use the or gt key to turn the Debug function ON Press MEAS Model 8500 Page 9 1 910 198E 8 19 03 The hardware data information will appear on the Measure mode display 10 B3 02 16a THK 0 009 IN fm I El 91 23 008 COUNT 2044045 Probe 1 INT INDEX 3015 Tarset 3 16 BA BL 1740288 FS 2152951 If the user presses directly on the probe tip with a nonmagnetic object such as plastic the INT Index number should not change by more than two counts Large changes that occur may indicate that the tip is damaged and unable to provide reliable signals to the gage If the problem continues try changing the probe and probe cable To clear the hardware data from the screen go back to the Diagnostics Setup menu and turn Debug to OFF 9 2 Battery The gage operates for at least eight 8 hours between charges under normal conditions A battery percentage is continuously shown in the lower right corner of the display to represent the remaining battery life When the battery charge is insufficient the gage automatically turns off to prevent damage to the battery Recharge the battery using the charger and line cord provided with the unit Page 9 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Charging the Battery The battery charge indi
16. data is transmitted from the Magna Mike 8500 it remains in memory for later use or until cleared out by the operator Therefore if any errors occur while transmitting data the information may be transmitted again 1 Confirm that the receiving device is connected and configured properly See Appendix I for the receiving device and software usage 2 Confirm that the communications parameters on the Magna Mike 8500 are identical to those on the computer or other device see Section 5 3 Note The Magna Mike 8500 can send data to any device capable of receiving ASCII formatted data using the RS 232 C D protocol including personal computers minicomputers Dataloggers and printers The data cable must be compatible with the Magna Mike 8500 output connector and the serial input connector of the receiving device Panametrics NDT supplies cables for IBM compatible PC s and serial printers When communicating directly to a printer the Magna Mike 8500 only works with serial printers Model 8500 Page 7 1 910 198E 8 19 03 7 1 Single Send Data Transfer If the gage is connected to an external device printer data collector or computer and if the only data that needs to be collected on command is the active displayed measurement follow the steps below Please note that the current ID number will not be transmitted and only the appropriate setup flags will be transferred 1 Set up the desired Measure mode on the Magna Mike 8500 2
17. left right Starting ID 1 Ending ID 4 Custom Points Top Bottom Left Right The resulting file would contain the following list of ID numbers 1 Top 1 Bottom 1 Left 1 Right 2 Top 2 Bottom 2 Left 2 Right 4 Right Page 6 4 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E To create a file 1 Press 2nd followed by the ID key 2 Use the 4 and w keys to select Create and press ENTER FILE OPTIONS 3 Use the A and w keys to choose one of the three 3 file types described above and press ENTER 4 Enter any alpha numeric character in the Start ID or End ID fields by pressing the 4 and v keys SEQUENTIAL SEG CUSTOM PT CANCEL 1 R 2 8 3 1 CAL DEL CHAR C231 CURSOR POS CMINI INS CHAR gt to select then ENTER or L2ndF GG ENTER MEAS CL NAF 2 5 Use the lt or key to move the cursor position 6 insert a character press the MIN key at the cursor position Model 8500 Page 6 5 910 198E 8 19 03 To delete a character press the CAL key at the cursor position Press ENTER when entry ies are complete Press ENTER to select the Continue or Cancel button located on the bottom portion of the display Note At any time press 2nd 4 or 2nd y to tab between fields After a file type is created the File Create screen will appear below FILE CREATE FILE NAME FILE TYPE BOTTLE 1 INCREMENTAL BOTTLE PART TYPE 16 0
18. unuce 9 unu gcy UWIGT T E o3uey OSTO 408 0 06070 11111999404 11111999404 UIUIXXX X QXXXX Q QXXXX Q QXXXX Q soy SUBIC PU Jo JoquinN UIUIXX X UIUIXX X UIUIXX X QXXX Q QXXX Q QXXX Q SOY MOT ung 91 uuge g p 9171 OZIS eg 198181 Yd708 08 594044 107 LINDY 21 Model 8500 Page 8 4 8 19 03 DEFINITIONS Measurable Materials Basic Accuracy Multi Point Accuracy Effective Resolution Model 8500 910 198E Any nonferrous not magnetically permeable or composite material that is hard enough to withstand deformation by the probe or target ball The material must have a minimum outside concave radius of 0 062 1 59mm at the point of measurement and a minimum inside concave radius no less than 0 031 0 79mm with a 1 16 ball 0 062 1 59mm with 1 8 ball 0 94 2 38mm with a 3 16 ball The difference between the actual thickness and display thickness shall be less than the specified basic accuracy amount if calibrated see Section 2 3 Ball Calibration Basic Accuracy is expressed as a percent of reading plus a fixed amount The difference between the actual thickness and display thickness shall be less than the specified Multi Point accuracy if calibrated see Section 2 4 Multi Point Calibration Multi Point Accuracy is expressed as a percent of reading plus a fixed amount The actual attainable measurement resolution may be limited
19. 0 0 High Alarm Reference Value 0 393 Multi Point Cal is turned OFF Display Update Rate 4 Hz per second Foot Switch configured to Send Low Resolution 0 001 or 0 01 mm Backlight is turned ON Backlight Timeout is set to 15 seconds Two button probe Max button configured to Send 5 6 2 Communication Reset The Communication Reset changes the communications parameters to the factory default values listed below Baud Rate 19200 Stop Bits 1 Page 5 20 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Parity None Comm Protocol Multiple Serial I O Fmt Fl 5 6 3 Dbase Reset The Dbase Reset deletes all stored data in the Datalogger 5 6 4 Master Reset The Master Reset performs all Magna Mike resets simultaneously Therefore the Measurement Communications and Dbase parameters are reset to default values 5 7 Clock The Clock setting feature allows the user to set the internal clock The user has the choice of U S Standard and International time as well as a 12 or 24 hour mode To enter the Clock Set mode press the SETUP key Use the 4 and y keys to select Clock and press ENTER The gage displays the Clock Setup screen Model 8500 Page 5 21 910 198E 8 19 03 112 HR D24HR gus INTL JAN Use the 4 and y keys to highlight a parameter and use the 4 or gt key to change the parameter After settings have been made select SET and press EN
20. 2 INSPECTOR_ID STEVE 555 LOCATION MACHINE NOTE LAB 2 DELETE PROTECTION MON DOFF CANCEL A Z 8 9 CAL DEL CHAR 31 CURSOR POS MINI INS CHAR to select then ENTER or C ndF 1 E ENTER MEAS C2ndF 1 Ina file there are four 4 main parts to the file name header File Name Bottle Part Type Inspector ID Location Machine Note Page 6 6 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E In the first field of the header section the user must assign a File Name up to eight 8 alpha numeric characters the following three 3 fields are optional Please note the ID number will not accept a space as either the first or last character of the field The File Create screen also includes a function called Delete Protection that may be turned ON or OFF per file Delete Protection acts as a safeguard against accidental file deletion by displaying a warning message to notify the user The Delete Protection must be turned OFF in order to delete a file Use the Edit Rename function to turn the Delete position ON or OFF 6 2 Saving Data Saving Data allows the operator to review data or send stored data to a computer or printer Thickness values including calibration and setup parameters may be stored in the Datalogger Note If a measurement is already stored at the current ID number location pressing the SAVE key will overwrite the old thickness reading To save data 1 Pres
21. 9555555op 5p2r ww CANCEL to select file or ENTER AF ENTER MEAS Page 6 14 Model 8500 8 19 03 b Model 8500 910 198E If Min Max Summary is chosen use the A and v keys to highlight the desired file and press ENTER The minimum and maximum thickness location will be displayed Use the A and w keys to scroll through the minimum thickness locations Press ENTER to move to the list of maximum ID Loca tions Use 2nd 4 and 2nd y to move between File Select Min Thickness and Max Thick ness Press MEAS to exit MIN MAX SUMMARY HONRMEOO 61 01 26 12 04a A 01701736 96 52a C 01 01 96 12 04a MIN VALUE MIN VALUE IDS Select FILE usins and ENTER TE ENTER EN 1 aanl If File Comparison is chosen use the 4 and v keys to select the Reference file original file in the left column and press ENTER Use the 4 and v keys to select the Comparison file latest file in the right column and press ENTER Use the 4 and w keys to scroll through the maximum Wall Loss ID Locations Press ENTER and use the 4 and v keys to scroll through the Growth ID Locations Press MEASI to exit Page 6 15 910 198E 8 19 03 FILE COMPARISON REFERENCE FILE COMPARISON FILE NONAMEOO NONAMEAO A OF s Ol 6 4 ID Review Edit The ID Review mode is used to view an ID location and information stored within that file such as Curr
22. Advanced Test Equipment Rentals ished 1981 www atecorp com 800 404 ATEC 2882 USER S MANUAL MAGNA MIKE 8500 Hall Effect Thickness Gage Part No 910 198E T JPANAMETRICS NDT Nondestructive Testing Products In accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment this symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but should be collected separately Refer to your local Olympus distributor for return and or collection systems avail able in your country E Copyright O 2005 by Olympus NDT All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission of Olympus NDT except where permitted by law For information contact us at panaQ Olympus NDT com Other product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks of their respective companies and are mentioned for identification purposes only Printed in the United States of America 8 19 03 910 198E WARRANTY Olympus NDT guarantees the Model 8500 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of shipment The warranty only covers equipment that has been used in a proper manner as described in this instruction manual and has not been subjected to excessi
23. HETHER STATUTORY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OR TRADE 4 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 CALIBRATION 2 1 Choosing a 2 1 2 2 When to Calibrate 2 2 2 3 2044 2 3 2 4 Multi Point Calibration 2 5 3 MEASUREMENTS 3 1 Maintaining 3 4 3 2 A ette A sete 3 5 3 3 Periodic Verification 3 6 3 4 Traceability iii 3 7 4 MIN MEASUREMENTS 4 1 Save Send Parameters 4 3 5 SETUP 5 1 MeasuremeriL eil 5 2 A ei casali 5 3 51 2 Resolution ici 5 3 5 1 8 Max 5 4 5 1 4 Min 5 4 5 1 5 Primary 5 6 5 1 6 Max Min 5 7 5 1 7 Max Min 5 7 Model 8500 i 910 198E 8 19 03 5 1 8 Display Rate 5 8 5 2 General Setup 5 8 A iii 5 9 5 2 2 Inactive Time 5 9 5 2 3 Langua
24. ITS FLAGS SU AA la IN Lr 1 AB LEE IN re 1 BA m IN Bas 1 BB IN Ls 1 OK SU LO ALM HLALM DIFF UNITS PID BID 1 0 000 20 000 0 000 IN 4 OK Appendix II 4 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E F7 File Header Thickness Reading and Comment FILE NAME B FILE TYPE SEQ CUSTOM PT FILE DESCRIPTION INSPECTOR ID LOCATION NOTE FILE DELETE PROTECTION OFF OK ID THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS SU AA A IN Los 1 AB aoe IN Les 1 BA dre IN ecc 1 BB sae IN Le 1 OK F8 ID number Thickness Reading Setup Table and Comment ID THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS SU AA sa IN Less 1 AB axe IN lee 1 BA uere IN poe 1 BB Bas IN Pz 1 OK 40 LO ALM HLALM DIFF UNITS PID BID 1 0 000 20 000 0 000 IN 4 OK F9 ID number Thickness Reading Setup Table and Statistics ID THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS SU AA 0 032 IN 2 AB 0 021 IN 2 BA 0 016 IN 2 Model 8500 Appendix 5 910 198E BB 0 048 IN OK SU LO ALM HI ALM UNITS 2 0 000 0 393 IN OK STATISTICS OF THK 4 MEAN 0 0293 IN MEDIAN 0 0265 IN STD DEVIATION 0 0142 IN OF HIGH ALARMS 0 OF HIGH ALARMS 0 00 OF LOW ALARMS 0 OF LOW ALARMS 0 00 OF MINS 1 MIN VALUE 0 0160 OF MAXS 1 MAX VALUE 0 0480 OK Appendix II 6 PID BID 8 19 03 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E APPENDIX III REMOTE COMMANDS VIA RS 232 The Magna Mike 8500 can be controlled from an external computer or programmable controller using the serial RS 232 c
25. REMENTAL BOTTLE PART INSPECTOR ID LOCATION MACHINE NOTE DELETE PROTECTION MON DOFF CANCEL LE ENTER 4 Use the 4 Y 14 1 and keys to enter new information in the designated fields Press ENTER to move to the next header line 5 Use the or gt key to turn Delete Protection ON or OFF Press ENTER 6 Use the 4 or gt key to highlight the Done or Cancel but ton Press ENTER 6 3 7 Reports On Screen The Magna Mike 8500 is capable of generating reports from inspection data without having to connect to a PC or printer Three 3 types of reports are available File Summary with Statistics Report Min Max Summary File Comparison Report Model 8500 Page 6 13 910 198E 8 19 03 To view a screen report 1 Press 2nd F ID and the File Options menu will appear 2 Use the 4 and w keys to select Reports from the list and press ENTER FILE OPTIONS REPORTS 3 Use the 4 and w keys to select a desired report and press ENTER a If File Summary w Stats is chosen use the 4 and v keys to highlight the desired file name then press ENTER to view the statistics Press ENTER again to exit FILE SUMMARY w STATS ARIS ID s MIN MIN VALUE 8820 MAX MAX VALUE 1950 HI ALARM HIGH LO ALARM LOW 200 x 000 x 9869 9375 IN 9875 IN MEAN MEDIAN STD DEV FIRST_ID LAST_ID 22
26. TER to confirm the changes 5 8 Differential The Differential function shows the actual thickness along with the difference between the actual thickness and a user set reference value The differential thickness can be used in conjunction with the Min Mode as well as with the Alarm Mode To enter the Differential Setup screen press SETUP Use the 4 and y keys to select Differential and press ENTER The gage displays the Differential Setup screen Page 5 22 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E CON REF_VALUE IN Use the or key to enable or disable the Differential Mode and press ENTER Use the 4 y lt 4 1 and gt keys to enter the Differential referential value and press MEAS to return to the Measurement screen with the Differential active 10 38 ets 17a THK 0241 IN MILE The gage displays the active thickness reading on the Primary Display and the Differential value on the Secondary Display Model 8500 Page 5 23 910 198E 8 19 03 Note The step above will be reversed if the Primary Display is set to Bottom 5 9 Alarm The Alarm feature allows the user to view and change the Low and High Alarm Reference values thickness set points that include current gage units and resolution via the Setup menu When this feature is enabled the Alarm sounds when any displayed reading actual minimum or maximum is either less than or equal to the Low Alarm Reference Va
27. UT BACKLIGHT ON DISPLAY CONTRAST Use the 4 and y keys to highlight a desired parameter and the 4 or gt key to choose a setting 5 2 1 Beeper The Beeper function controls the audible beep of the gage When this function is turned ON the gage will beep after the operator presses an inactive key Additionally the beeper acts as a warning during any High or Low Alarm condition The Beeper can be turned ON or OFF By default the beeper is turned ON and it will be active after performing a Measurement or Master reset 5 2 2 Inactive Time The Inactive Time function controls the Auto Power Off feature of the gage If the Inactive Time is set to OFF the gage s Auto Power Off function is disabled The gage will shut off only when turned off manually Model 8500 Page 5 9 910 198E 8 19 03 If the Inactive Time is turned ON the gage will turn itself off after the gage has been dormant for six 6 minutes By default Inactive Time is OFF and will be turned OFF after performing a Measurement or Master reset 5 2 3 Language The Magna Mike 8500 is capable of communicating in the following languages English Spanish German French Use the or key to select a desired language and then press the MEAS key to return to Measure mode Messages in the User Help box located at the bottom of the main measurement screen display the currently active language Note that some messages remain displayed i
28. able Most functions which can be performed by pressing keys on the Magna Mike 8500 may be done by transmitting commands to the gage via the serial cable These functions include setup calibration and data storage and retrieval For example this feature allows the user to input the setup and calibration parameters into the gage from a computer thus relieving the operator of setting up and calibrating the gage manually There are two sets of command formats Multiple Character and Single Character commands Multiple Character commands consisting of two or more characters and may be followed by a terminator Single Character commands imitate gage keystrokes by using a single character and no terminator To change the command formats 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the 4 and v keys to select the Communication menu and press ENTER 3 Use the A and y keys to select Comm Protocol 4 Using the and keys to toggle between Multiple and Single character command formats 5 Press MEAS to return to Measure mode Model 8500 Appendix III 1 910 198E 8 19 03 Multiple Character Commands Multiple Character commands are case sensitive and if appropriate terminated with a carriage return line feed pair ie WW The commands listed below instruct the gage to send the host the sender of the command either a file directory or file read from the gage Send a File Directory Command FORMAT FILEDIR r n r is a
29. all then the unit automatically creates a default table from which subsequent measurements are displayed The table is preserved in the unit s memory even if powered off until overwritten by a new calibration or deliberately erased by a Measurement or Master Reset 1 With the probe sitting in the probe stand press the CAL key The gage display instructions will read Ball Off 2 Remove any target ball from proximity to the probe tip by lifting the ball straight up and press CAL The display will read Wait while the gage measures the field strength at the probe tip and will then change to Ball On Model 8500 Page 2 3 910 198E 8 19 03 3 Select the target ball that you will be using in subsequent measure ments along with the Red Labelled Alignment Fixture for that ball size The fixture centers the target ball on the probe tip Place the ball on top of the fixture Place the fixture over the tip of the probe and slide it down until it stops as shown in Figure 2 1 Note Place the target ball into the red labelled fixture before plac ing the fixture onto the probe Dropping the ball repeatedly into the fixture as it rests on the probe may pit the tip of the probe causing small measurement inaccuracies QO TARGET BALL A NL Xx ALIGNMENT FIXTURE PROBE Figure 2 1 Alignment of Target Ball in Fixture on Probe Page 2 4 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Once the ball is cent
30. automatically increments to the next ID number thereafter A maximum of 16 alpha numeric characters may be used Model 8500 Page 6 1 910 198E 8 19 03 Example of Incremental File Types 1 initial 1 4 initial 0001 2 0002 3 0003 limit 9 0009 0010 2 initial ABC ABD ABE limit 9999 5 initial 1 ABZ 1B ACA 1C ACB 17 limit ZZZ 2 2 3 initial ABC 12 34 ABC 12 35 ABC 12 36 limit 97 limit ABC 12 99 Page 6 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Sequential A Sequential file contains a starting and ending ID number The resulting file includes both starting and ending values and all incremental points in between Example of Sequential File Types Example 1 Start ID ABC123 End ID ABC135 Resulting file would contain the following list of ID s ABC123 ABC124 ABC125 ABC135 Example 2 Start ID XY GY End ID XY IB Resulting file would contain the following list of ID s XY GY XY GZ XY HA XY IB Model 8500 Page 6 3 910 198E 8 19 03 Sequential Custom Point A Sequential Custom Point file includes a starting and ending ID number plus up to 20 Custom Points that the user defines In addition to the sequential values each multiple thickness reading is assigned an ID number location Example of a Sequential with Custom Point File Start Finish ID mold cavity numbers such as 1 2 3 4 Custom Points areas on a bottle or part such as top bottom
31. cator for the optional foot switch AUX Test indicator for any installed auxiliary switch 5 5 2 Video Test The Video Test allows the user to test individual pixels from the display On entering the Video Test the display will alternate turning on and off each pixel on the screen so that any pixel or set of pixels that Page 5 16 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E are not functioning properly can be easily identified To exit the test press ENTER 5 5 3 Hardware Test The Hardware Test has two purposes First basic information such as software and probe type is displayed This information appears on the top of the display Second there is a debugging option located on the top area of the display If this option is turned ON a new screen appears on the Measurement display supplying hardware data information The following definitions refer to each field in the graphic below Count Analog Digital converter number INT Index Numerical location on the look up table BL Base Line ball OFF position A D number FS Full Scale ball ON position A D number Model 8500 Page 5 17 910 198E 8 19 03 Probe Probe type Target Size of target ball The information above is especially useful to test the amplitude of the test signal Refer to Section 9 1 for steps on implementing the debugging option TATTOO WIFE m 14 12565129 FE x pithi 5 6 Resets The Magna Mike 8500 has four Resets des
32. cator will show a rotating bar when the charger is plugged in The gage will display a C indicating that the battery is charging and an S when the charging is complete approximately 2 hours Replacing the Battery The NiCad battery looses the ability to hold a full charge after several hundred recharges To replace an old battery pack follow the steps below 1 Open the battery panel on the back of gage case by loosening the four 4 captive screws 2 Once the case is open extract the battery by gently pulling the black strap at the right end of the battery 3 Carefully remove the plug that connects the wire from the battery pack to the circuit board of the gage 4 Connect the new battery pack with the label side facing out 5 Replace the battery panel and tighten the screws The internal memory will be maintained for over an hour when the battery is removed If a new battery is installed in less than an hour no calibration or thickness data will be lost 9 3 Error Messages Listed below are the most commonly seen error messages and problems Follow the diagnostic recommendations listed If the problem persists please contact Panametrics NDT or your local sales and service representative for technical assistance Model 8500 Page 9 3 910 198E 8 19 03 Do Calibration during Quick Calibration QCAL This is not an error message but a warning If the target ball has been removed from the tip and
33. defines the end of the range that the user wishes to erase 6 Press ENTER 7 Use the or gt key to highlight the DELETE or CAN CEL button and press ENTER to return to the Measure mode with the ID range from the file erased Erasing a Single ID Location A single ID location can be deleted using the Range Delete Simply define the starting ID and ending ID to be the same ID location If you wish to overwrite a stored ID with a new thickness it is easier to edit to the ID location and save over the existing thickness value File Delete The Delete feature erases files from the Datalogger s memory permanently Only use this feature if data is no longer necessary 1 Press 2nd ID and the File Options menu will appear 2 Use the 4 and w keys to select Delete from the list and press ENTER FILE OPTIONS OPEN CREATE DELETE END EDIT RENAME REPORTS 3 Use the A and v keys to select a file to delete and press ENTER Page 6 22 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E FILE DELETE NONAMEOS 01 01 35 12 0 3 A 01 91 96 06 52 DELETE MDATA OFILE DELETE CANCEL FILE NAME FILE TYPE SEG CUSTOM PT BOTTLE PART TYPE INSPECTOR ID LOCATION MACHINE NOTE DELETE PROTECTION ON DOFF I to select then ENTER OE ENTER MEAS 4 Use the 4 or gt key to choose whether the Data or File will be deleted Press ENTER 5 Use the 4 1 or gt k
34. e XON XOFF and DSR DTR flow control BATTERY TYPE 6 Volts 1800M MAH Internal rechargable NiCad battery pack BATTERY OPERATION Duty cycle 8 to 16 hours depending on display backlight usage recharge time 2 hrs POWER REQUIREMENTS OF 36CAP CHARGER ADAPTER 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz LINE CORDS PLUGS NEMA 15 5P US Canada Japan CEE 7 7 Europe BS1363 UK AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 125 F if measurement taken within 15 C of calibration temperature OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Designed to operate in a controlled electroomagnetic environment Page 8 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E STANDARD PROBE e Approximately 0 85 dia x 6 0 long Tip radius 0 062 Quick disconnect cable Hirose connector Integral Quick Calibration button Model 8500 Page 8 3 5 9 01 910 198D SJU9UIS INSBIV JO Koemooe 0 SI UONEIQHEI IUIOg NINJA ATUO seqoud mau poinsse st ISEE y 93ON 1 00 T VE 1000 I 1000 T 1000 SOY KotInooy juroq ninjq 0 1 WUC CO 7 0 95 100 T 100 7 100 SOY MOT 00 VE 00 WUE OO 256 u L000 u 1000 u1000 S Seu USTH AdeINIV ISEE 0 VE 0 t 0 956 100 100 100 6 SOY MOT
35. e MEAS key if the edited ID is not part of the active file and the gage will prompt the user to Insert Append or Cancel oz 05a 5 Use the lt or gt key to select Insert Append or Can cel The user must press the SAVE key so that the ID loca tion will be added to the File 6 Press ID to return to the ID Review Screen Page 6 20 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 6 6 Erasing Data Caution Data erased by the following techniques CANNOT be recovered Note In order to erase or delete a file or any portion of a file the Delete Protection for the file MUST be turned OFF If Delete Protection is turned ON then the user will be prompted by the message Delete Protection is ON when attempting to delete a protected file Use the file Edit Rename function to turn OFF Delete Protection and then restart the erase sequence Erasing a Range of ID Locations 1 From the Measurement Mode press 2nd Clr Mem 2 The ID Range CLR dialog box will appear on the screen display ing the first and last ID in the active file ID RANGE CLR STARTING ID ENDING ID CANCEL 3 Use the A Y lt 4 or gt key to edit the starting ID to the ID that defines the beginning of the range that the user wishes to erase 4 Press ENTER Model 8500 Page 6 21 910 198E 8 19 03 5 Use the A Y lt or gt key to edit the ending ID to the ID that
36. e 6 8 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E FILE OPTIONS 3 Use the 4 and w keys to select a file to open and press ENTER FILE OPEN INONAMESS 01701796 12 04a A 01701736 96 52 CANCEL FILE NAME FILE TYPE SEG CUSTOM BOTTLE PART TYPE INSPECTOR ID LOCATION MACHINE NOTE DELETE PROTECTION MON DOFF I to select ENTER to open ENTER MEAS 4 Usethe or key to highlight the Open or Cancel but ton Press ENTER 6 3 2 Create Refer to Section 6 1 for details Model 8500 Page 6 9 910 198E 8 19 03 6 3 3 Copy File Copy creates a duplicate file of any file that already exists in the Datalogger The copy command copies the entire file including stored thickness data or copies the file ID number structure only The File Copy feature is useful when a new file needs to be created with the exact structure as a previous stored file 1 Press 2nd ID and the File Options menu will appear 2 Use the 4 and y keys to select Copy from the list and press ENTER FILE OPTIONS OPEN CREATE COPY 3 Use the 4 and y keys to select a file to copy and press ENTER Page 6 10 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E FILE COPY NONAMEDS 21751726 12 04 A FROM 1701796 96 52 INCLUDE THICKNESS DATA MYES ONO OPY CANCEL FILE NAME FILE TYPE SEG CUSTOM_ B BOTTLE PART TYPE INSPECTOR ID LOCATION MACHINE NOTE
37. egree of accuracy is required For most applications a single point ball calibration is adequate By default Multi Point CAL is turned OFF and will be reset to OFF after performing a Measurement or Master Reset 5 5 Diagnostics Setup The Diagnostics Setup contains self test modes for the gage Press SETUP Use the 4 and y keys to select the Diagnostics Setup submenu and press ENTER The gage displays the Diagnostics Setup menu HARDIJARE Model 8500 Page 5 15 910 198E 8 19 03 Use the 4 and y keys to highlight the desired self test mode and press ENTER to access the test options Refer to the subsections below for further details 5 5 1 Keypad Test The Keypad Test allows the user to test the gage s keypad to make sure that all keys are functioning properly The keypad test is a graphical representation of the Magna Mike keypad and other remote switches To begin testing press any key on the keypad The corresponding key on the display should be highlighted to demonstrate that the key is functioning properly If the Beeper parameter is set to ON then the gage will beep each time a key is pressed Pressing ENTER will exit the keypad test Pressing ON OFF will turn the unit OFF The four graphic keys on the left of the test display correspond to QCAL Test indicator for the QCAL button on the probe MAX Test indicator for the MAX button on the optional two button probe FOOT Test indi
38. ement parameters To access the Measurement Setup menu press SETUP Use the 4 and y keys to highlight the Measurement option and press ENTER The gage displays the Measurement Setup menu Page 5 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E SETUP MEASUREMENT PREVIOUS_MENU UNITS RESOLUTION MAX CAPTURE MIN CAPTURE PRIMARY DATA MAX MIN CLEAR MAX MIN DELAY DISPLAY RATER Use the 4 and y keys to highlight the desired parameter and then use the or gt key to select a setting 5 1 1 Units The Magna Mike 8500 can display thickness measurements in either English units In or Metric mm units 5 1 2 Resolution The Magna Mike 8500 can display thickness measurements in either Low Resolution 0 001 0 01 mm or High Resolution 0 0001 0 001 mm When Auto is selected the gage determines which resolution to use per measurement range Inches In Readings less than or equal to 0 1289 will read out to four decimal places Auto Res Readings greater than or equal to 0 129 will read out Model 8500 Page 5 3 910 198E 8 19 03 to three decimal places Metric mm Readings less than or equal to 3 22 mm will read out to three decimal places readings greater than 3 22 will read out to two decimal places 5 1 3 Max Capture Max Capture allows the gage to display the active and maximum thickness readings while in Measure mode Turn Max Capture ON and return to Measure mode to enable this fu
39. ent ID Location Thickness Value e Measurement Flags Page 6 16 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E To edit or review ID locations 1 Press the ID key to review stored data and the ID review screen will be shown HOE TT IDREVIEW Press ID to edit f 2ndFf to review OE MEAS 10 Cende 2 5 7 70 0 2 Use the 4 y keys to slew through the stored ID locations 3 Press 2nd F 4 to jump directly to the last ID location in the file or 2nd F y to jump directly to the first ID location in the file 4 Press the ID key a second time to enter the ID Edit screen and access any ID file location A cursor will be displayed in the ID field located on the top left portion of the display Model 8500 Page 6 17 910 198E 8 19 03 fl 2 0 9 231 CURSOR POS 5 Usethe 4 y lt 4 1 and gt keys to enter an exact ID location 6 Press the ID key after editing and the contents of the speci fied ID location will be displayed 7 Use the 4 and y keys to slew through the file at the new ID location on the ID Review screen 6 5 Inserting or Appending ID Locations into a File The user may wish to insert or append ID locations into a file Inserting and appending data into a file will vary slightly depending on the file type Page 6 18 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 6 5 1 Inserting or Appending ID Locations into
40. ered on the probe tip press MEAS A brief Wait message will appear while the gage measures the field strength again and then automatically returns to Measure Mode with a zero thickness reading The unit will now display thick ness values according to the most recently created table for that ball 2 4 Multi Point Calibration Multi Point Calibration produces customized lookup tables to obtain superior accuracy To activate the Multi Point Calibration feature turn on the Multi Point Cal option located in the Calibration Setup Menu 1 2 Press SETUP to enter the Setup Menu screen Use the 4 and y keys to select Calibration Press ENTER Use the 4 and y keys to select Multi Point Cal Use the or key to turn Multi Point Cal ON Press the MEAS key to return to the Measure screen To begin Multi Point Calibration 1 2 3 4 Press CAL The gage display will read Ball Off Remove any ball from the probe Press CAL The display will read Wait then Ball On Place the target ball into the Red Labelled Alignment Fixture and position fixture onto the probe Press CAL Wait and then Point 1 will appear on the gage display Model 8500 Page 2 5 910 198E 8 19 03 Note To terminate the calibration process at any stage press the 10 11 12 2nd MEAS keys Place the target ball into a Blue Labeled Reference Thickness Fixture and posit
41. erify the following External device is powered on External device is set to serial or RS 232 mode and is not malfunctioning e Appropriate datalogging software is running if the receiving device is a PC e Interface cable is securely fastened at both ends e Cable is compatible with equipment and not damaged Note The serial communication parameters MUST match those of the external device No Data or Garbled Data Received by External Datalogger Host If the gage is configured for serial or RS 232 mode verify that the Comport parameters under the Communication menu of the gage and external Datalogger agree Often an incorrect Baud Rate is the problem The Foot Switch does not Work If the Foot Switch is not functioning correctly confirm that the configuration is set properly on the Magna Mike 8500 under the Communication menu Also make sure the Foot Switch is fully plugged into the jack on the top panel of the gage Model 8500 Page 9 5 910 198E 8 19 03 Do Calibration This message indicates that the active lookup table is either missing or is not valid for the type of probe connected to the gage If you know that the inactive table does match the probe perform a ball calibration to bring the inactive table forward This message will always appear when returning to Measure mode immediately after a Measurement or Master Reset 9 4 Diagnostics The probe is reliable and durable when the following care
42. eset will change this parameter back to the default For more information see Section 5 1 5 Primary Data Note To ensure capturing the true minimum thickness of a scanned area when the MIN function is turned ON the dis play rate will automatically change to 16Hz This value may be changed via the Setup Measurement menu while in MIN mode however 16Hz is recommended for best results When MIN mode is turned OFF the gage will automatically return to its original display rate Page 4 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 4 1 Save Send Parameters The operator may choose to Save thickness values to the Datalogger or Send data to an external device However Saving and Sending values depend where each value MIN MAX or DIFF appears on the screen For example in order to Save or Send a MIN value that is located on the Secondary Display the Save Send parameter must be set to Secondary By default when the user turns on the MIN DIFF or MAX mode the Send function will automatically be set to Secondary After the parameter is set simply press the SAVE or SEND key To Change the Save Send Parameters to Secondary 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the 4 and y keys to select Communication Press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and y keys to select Save Send 4 Use the lt or gt key to select Secondary Press MEAS In order to Save or Send a MIN value located on the Primary Display the Save Send parameter must be
43. ey to highlight the Delete or Cancel but ton Press ENTER Tf the file is Delete Protected a message will appear on the bottom of the display The user must Cancel the File Delete screen and use the Edit Rename function to turn Delete Protection OFF for the file you wish to delete Model 8500 Press 2nd F ID file Use the 4 and Y keys to select Edit Rename from the File menu and press ENTER Use the 4 and y keys to select the appropriate file to edit and press ENTER Press ENTER until Delete Protection is highlighted Use the 4 or key to choose OFF Press ENTER Page 6 23 910 198E 8 19 03 f Use the lt or gt key to highlight the Done button Press ENTER g Begin again at Step 1 Erasing the Entire Database This function will erase all files and the data contained in those files The Datalogger will be completely empty after this procedure and deleted information is NOT retrievable 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the 4 and v keys to highlight Resets then press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and y keys to select DBASE Reset Press ENTER 4 warning dialog box will appear Press ENTER to confirm deleting the entire Database or MEAS to exit and return to the Measure mode Page 6 24 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 7 COMMUNICATIONS RS 232 DATA TRANSFER Data is easily transferable by directly sending individual files from the gage to a PC Once
44. ge e iiec es 5 10 5 2 4 RAX piane ira 5 10 5 2 5 Backlight Timeout 5 11 5 2 6 5 11 5 2 7 Display 5 11 5 3 Communication 5 12 5 4 Calibration 5 14 5 5 Diagnostics Setup nn 5 15 5 5 1 Keypad Test n 5 16 5 5 2 Video 5 16 5 5 3 Hardware 5 17 5 6 PESE e e 5 18 5 6 1 Measurement Reset 5 20 5 6 2 Communication Reset 5 20 5 6 3 Dbase Reset 5 21 5 6 4 Master 5 21 eee dre e dei tina 5 21 5 8 5 22 ero ettet ies 5 24 5 10 Optional Items 5 26 6 DATALOGGER 6 1 Creating Data Files n 6 1 6 2 Saving 6 7 6 3 File Options 6 8 6 31 Operaia e RP ES 6 8 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 6 3 2 Create rela a 6 9 0 9 9 CODY aaa 6 10 6 3 4 Delete 22 6 11 0 9 5 S6nd ai 6 12 6 3 6 File Edit Rename
45. gular verification of the Magna Mike 8500 to ensure consistency and accuracy of thickness readings This chapter outlines how to choose a target ball when to calibrate and how to calibrate 2 1 Choosing a Ball The Magna Mike 8500 comes with three 3 different sized target balls In general use the largest target ball that will move freely in the concave areas that need to be measured Consider the following criteria when choosing a ball Minimum curvature of the material Maximum thickness measurement Accuracy needed for measurement Once the criteria have been established review the descriptions below and Table 2 1 to choose an appropriate target ball Target Ball Descriptions 3 16 4 76mm diameter target ball Useful for applications that require high accuracy or where material is thicker than the range offered by other target balls However the ability to measure intricate corners is limited and soft materials are more likely to be compressed using this target ball 1 8 3 2mm diameter target ball Serves all standard applications such as plastic blow molding simple shapes and wall thicknesses up to 0 180 4 6mm Model 8500 Page 2 1 910 198E 1 16 1 6mm diameter target ball Useful for applications that involve intricate contours While the small size is efficient for measuring difficult shapes it is less accurate than the 1 8 ball and has a restricted thickness range 8 19 03
46. he Backlight is ON gage display and overall visibility improves When the Backlight is OFF the function is disabled By default the Backlight is turned ON and will be turned ON after performing a Measurement or Master Reset 5 2 7 Display Contrast The gage displays black text on a gray background The user can control the contrast of the display by adjusting the Contrast between 10 and 62 where 10 is very bright and 62 is very dark The user should adjust the contrast to suit the lighting conditions in which the gage will be used Model 8500 Page 5 11 910 198E 8 19 03 By default the Display Contrast is set to 30 This value will be restored after performing a Measurement or Master Reset 5 3 Communication Setup The Communication Setup menu contains the communications parameters for the gage To enter the Setup menu press the SETUP key Use the 4 and y keys to select Communications and press ENTER to display the Communications Setup menu When communicating with an external device it is important to make sure that the communications parameters match the computer or device with which the gage would communicate Use the 4 and y keys to highlight the parameter and the or gt key to select a setting MUNICATIONS STOPBITS PARITY COMM PROTOCOL SERIAL IO FMT FOOT SWITCH MAX KEY SAVE SEND The Communication Menu default parameters include Page 5 12 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Table 2
47. igned to quickly restore the gage to the default setup parameters Measurement Communications Dbase and Master Reset These settings are useful to new operators who are becoming familiar with the advanced feature setups described earlier in this section The resets are also useful to experienced operators as efficient shortcuts to known configurations Page 5 18 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Caution Dbase Reset and Master Reset PERMANENTLY DELETE all stored thickness readings in the Datalog ger Press SETUP to enter the Setup menu Use the 4 and y keys to select Resets and press ENTER The Reset Setup menu is displayed PREUIOLUS SCREEMHEB MERSUREMENT Reset COMMUNICRTIONS Reset DBRSE Reset MASTER Reset Use the 4 and y keys to highlight a function and press ENTER Regardless of which option is selected the gage will respond with the following prompt WARNING Press ENTER to Confirm Press MEAS to Abort Press ENTER to confirm the Reset or press MEAS to terminate the Reset and return to the Measure mode Each Reset function is described below Model 8500 Page 5 19 910 198E 8 19 03 5 6 1 Measurement Reset The Measurement Reset changes the measurement parameters to the factory default values listed below Measure mode with Differential Min Max and Alarms turned OFF All previous calibrations are voided Differential Reference Value 0 0 Low Alarm Reference Value
48. ion the fixture onto the probe The Primary Top Display on the screen will show the thickness reading according to the gage s default table If no value appears on the thickness display then the disk thickness of the fixture is beyond the measurement range for the target ball Repeat this step using a thinner disk Press ENTER or CAL and the default thickness value will appear on the Secondary Bottom Display Use the 4 Ww lt and keys to adjust the thickness value in the Secondary Display to match the thickness value printed on the blue labelled fixture Press ENTER or CAL The gage display will change to Point 2 prompting the user to enter another reference point Repeat steps 6 9 to continue entering reference thickness points Up to eight 8 reference points may be entered Press MEAS when done The gage will display the message Please Wait Creating Table To protect the customized table from being overwritten acciden tally disable the Multi Point Cal option as follows Press SETUP Return to the Calibration Menu and press ENTER Use the 4 and y keys to scroll to the Multi Point Cal feature and set Multi Point Cal to OFF by using the lt and gt keys Press MEAS to return to the Measurement screen Page 2 6 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Note Once a Multi Point Calibration is done for a specific size target ball the customized table becomes the table used fo
49. is taken Do not drop the probe on hard surfaces Do not hit the probe with any objects Do not allow the probe to contact metal objects Do not rub the probe tip over abrasive surfaces such as ceramics The user may perform a Keypad Video Display or Hardware Diagnostic test from the keypad to aid in localizing a suspected gage problem or simply to check functionality For more detail about performing these Diagnostics see Section 5 5 5 5 3 9 5 ROM Upgrades The operation of the Magna Mike 8500 is controlled in large part by a program that is stored in a type of memory called Flash ROM The user can easily change the operating program by connecting the gage to a personal computer which allows Panametrics NDT to offer operating program revisions and upgrades on diskettes or via e mail or FTP download Page 9 6 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 9 6 Repair and Technical Assistance You may contact a Panametrics NDT service representative by phone or e mail Please have the following information available your company name address and telephone number the model and serial number of your unit and a description of the problem or request Phone within the U S 800 225 8330 Phone outside the U S 781 899 2719 Telefax 781 899 1552 Telex 6817337 E mail gepanametrics ndtOps ge com Outside the United States please contact your local sales representative or Panametrics NDT office If you need to return equipment
50. ith 802 probes Probes with special tips are designated by a three digit suffix for example 802PR 102 The Magna Mike 8500 utilizes all of the probes listed below The gage automatically identifies these probes by type and thus knows which targets and look up tables to assign The 102 probe is a standard probe with a standard 1 16 1 6mm radius tip The tip however has been chemically hard ened to help resist tip wear from abrasive materials This probe is employed with the three 3 standard target balls Model 8500 Appendix V 1 910 198E 8 19 03 e The 105 probe has a tip modified to fit into the groove of an automotive air bag tear seam or similarly tight areas The tar gets for these probes are 1 16 1 6mm diameter ball a 3 16 4 8mm diameter disk with a sharp edge and a 1 2 12 7mm diameter disk with a square 1 32 0 79mm wide edge The disks are used exactly the same way as target balls but align with the shape of the tip The 109 probe has a 1 4 6 4mm radius tip and is used for measurements up to 0 400 10mm The targets employed with this probe are a 1 8 3 2mm diameter ball a 3 16 4 8mm diameter ball and a 1 4 6 4mm diameter ball The 109 is a type 6 probe The 110 probe is the same as 109 except that the connector is mounted on the side 90 degrees from its normal location probe is a standard probe with a super wear resistant material added to the tip Thi
51. lue it is easily cleared by pressing the SEND SAVE or MEAS key allowing the operator to capture a new minimum reading To Activate the MIN Mode 1 Press the MIN key on the gage s keypad Notice that the word MIN is now highlighted on the screen By default the Min reading will appear on the Secondary Bottom Display The thickness reading on the Primary Top Display operates nor mally The gage compares each new measurement reading to the value on the Secondary Display which is where the lesser of these two values will be held 2 Press the MIN key again to exit the MIN mode The gage will return to the standard Measure mode Note When MIN mode is NOT ON only the active thickness reading appears on the screen Model 8500 Page 4 1 910 198E 8 19 03 The user may decide to change the MIN thickness reading location from the Secondary Display to the Primary Display To Change the MIN Reading Location to the Primary Display 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the 4 and y keys to select Measurement Press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and y keys to select Primary Data 4 Use lt or gt key to select Bottom Press MEAS Please note after following the instructions above the active thickness reading will now be shown on the Secondary Display and the MIN value will be shown on the Primary Display By default the Primary Display is set to Top Therefore performing a Master Reset or Measurement R
52. lue or greater than or equal to the High Alarm Reference Value A flashing Alarm flag located in the thickness display area indicates the alarm condition and repeats an audible beep The Alarm is recorded in the Datalogger second status box for all stored measurements An A indicates the Alarm Mode an L indicates the Low Alarm condition and an H indicates the High Alarm condition To enter the Alarm Setup screen press SETUP Use the 4 and y keys to select Alarm and press ENTER The gage displays the Alarm Setup screen ALARM SET DON LO ALARM IN HI RLRRM 1 395 IN Page 5 24 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Use the lt or gt key to enable or disable the Alarm Mode and press ENTER Use the 4 y lt 4 and gt keys to enter the Low Alarm Reference Value and press ENTER Use the 4 y lt and gt keys to enter the High Alarm Reference Value Press MEAS to return to the Measurement screen with the Alarm active The displays below show High Alarm and Low Alarm conditions 1038 453 9 2241 IN MEL Model 8500 Page 5 25 910 198E 8 19 03 01 473 CACA IN AO 01 05 5 10 Optional Items In addition to the standard items included with the gage several optional items may be purchased separately These include WIN8500 Interface Program This Windows based software application imports collects and saves thickness measurement data
53. ments to make within the gage itself Itis the responsibility of the user to periodically verify system calibration as outlined in Section 3 3 Periodic Verification and will be aided by the purchase and maintenance of SOCAL NIS Customer Gage Model Magna Mike 8500 Gage S N 801 PR or 802 PR and 1 8 ball Probe Model circle one Probe S N This documents that calibration of the above thickness gaging system has been verified within the tolerance and measurement range indicated in the table below using standards with measured thickness traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology N LS T Note Use the Basic Ball Calibration described in Section 2 3 Ball Calibration Model 8500 Appendix IV 1 910 198E 8 19 03 Magna Mike 8500 System Data Using Basic Ball Calibration with 1 8 Target Ball and 801PR 802PR 802PR 102 or 802PR 111 Nominal Thickness Certif Meas Thickness Thickness Deviation Tolerance Within Tolerance 0 010 inches inches inches inches 0 0005 inches 0 020 inches inches inches inches 0 0009 inches 0 040 inches inches inches inches 0 0017 inches 0 080 inches inches inches inches 0 0033 inches 0 160 inches inches inches inches 0 0065 inches Note Signature The measurement accuracy of any gaging system is dependent on the
54. n steel etc to ensure accurate operation of the Magna Mike 8500 Model 8500 Page 3 1 910 198E 8 19 03 Figure 3 1 Correct Method for Thickness Measurements Figure 3 2 Inaccurate Measurement Due to Obstruction of Probe Tip Page 3 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Figure 3 3 Inaccurate Measurement Due to Obstruction of Target Ball Figure 3 4 Inaccurate Measurement Due to Surface Curvature Model 8500 Page 3 3 910 198E 8 19 03 Figure 3 5 Inaccurate Measurement Due to Bad Probe Alignment 3 1 Maintaining Accuracy Once the Magna Mike 8500 is calibrated and processing thickness measurements it is important to maintain the gage s accuracy in order to produce consistent reliable readings Users are encouraged to perform maintenance procedures to obtain the best accuracy and productivity available from the gage See 3 3 Periodic Verification Page 3 4 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 3 2 QCAL The Magna Mike 8500 incorporates an automatic quick calibration or QCAL feature Following a Ball Calibration or Multi Point Calibration Auto QCAL monitors the probe for inactivity when a target ball is removed from the probe tip When a ball is removed from the probe for a set amount of time i e five 5 seconds five 5 minutes or 15 minutes the unit compensates for drifts caused by moderate changes in temperature or ambient magnetic fields Auto QCAL works best when the probe is
55. n English even though a different parameter is set The default language is English and the gage is set to English after performing a Measurement or Master Reset 5 2 4 Radix The user can select which symbol the gage uses for radix Radix can be set to Period for example 0 00 or Comma for example 0 00 depending on units and resolution chosen The radix point chosen will be used for all active thickness measurement displays measurements stored in the Datalogger and output thickness values By default the Page 5 10 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E radix is set to Period and will be set to Period after performing a Measurement or Master Reset 5 2 5 Backlight Timeout The Backlight Timeout sets the amount of time that the gage must remain dormant the period between the time that the last key was pressed or a new measurement was updated to the display and the time that the backlight timed out before the backlight turns itself off This function is designed to conserve battery life and the overall life of the Backlight The user can select from 1 5 15 30 or 60 minutes If the Backlight turns itself off the user can turn the Backlight back on by moving the target ball and updating a new measurement or by pressing any key By default the Backlight Timeout is set to 15 minutes and will reset to 15 minutes after performing a Measurement or Master Reset 5 2 6 Backlight The Backlight function can be turned ON or OFF When t
56. n escape sequence for carriage return n is an escape sequence for line feed Send a File Read Command FORMAT FILEREAD 2 r n FREAD info block 3 Note 2 is an escape sequence referring to the ASCII data 2 hex 2 decimal or the STX character 3 is an escape sequence referring to the ASCII data 3 hex 3 decimal or the ETX character Appendix III 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Single Character Commands Command ASCII Decimal Hex Key Name Character Command Range Send Hold SEND Measure m 109 6D MEAS Calibrate c 99 63 CAL ID 1 105 69 ID Minimum n 110 6E MIN Save s 115 13 SAVE Send t 116 74 SEND Setup 41 29 SETUP Slew Up u 85 55 4 Slew Down D 68 44 ly Slew Left L 76 4C Slew Right R 82 52 gt Enter p 112 70 ENTER File I 73 49 2nd F ID Clear S 83 53 2nd F SAVE Memory Print Screen 84 54 2nd F SEND Model 8500 Appendix III 3 910 198E 8 19 03 Appendix III 4 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E APPENDIX IV CALIBRATION VERIFICATION FORM This document is intended to assist the customer with calibration verification of the Magna Mike 8500 in conjunction with the calibration instructions in Section 2 The Magna Mike 8500 is a user calibrated instrument and is subject to potential changes in accuracy caused by usage and environment There are no electronic adjust
57. nction By default Max Capture is turned OFF and will be reset to OFF after performing a Measurement or Master Reset Note Max Capture is prone to significant operator error due to target ball movement It is common for the target ball to drift off center or to bounce away from the test piece thereby creating false maximum readings 5 1 4 Min Capture Min Capture allows the gage to display the active and minimum thickness readings while in Measure mode Turn Min Capture ON and return to Measure mode to enable this function or press MIN on the keypad while in Measure mode By default the MIN function is turned OFF and will be reset to OFF after performing a Measurement or Master Reset Min Capture and Max Capture work together in the following four combinations to display both Minimum and Maximum thickness values while scanning Page 5 4 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Table 1 Min and Max Capture Combinations Combination Result 1 The gage displays the active reading and the Max Capture maximum thickness reading in Measure ON and Min mode Capture OFF 2 The gage displays the active reading and the Max Capture minimum thickness reading in Measure ON and Min mode The maximum thickness reading is Capture ON captured but not displayed unless the user presses 229F MIN from the Measure mode The maximum thickness value will be displayed briefly and then the gage will return to displayi
58. ness Gage This manual is designed to help users get started by placing the essential operating information in the first few sections where as the Datalogger maintenance and troubleshooting information are found in the latter sections At first it may be helpful to use this manual in conjunction with the Magna Mike 8500 Page 1 4 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Refer to the illustrations above to identify the different gage features especially the Primary and Secondary Display top portion of the display shows Datalogger information including filenames ID numbers and stored thickness values for your reference while making measurements middle portion of the screen is split into two 2 sections The Primary display located in the main area of the screen shows current thickness measurements The Secondary Display is located beneath the Primary Display and shows minimum maximum and differential measurements bottom portion of the screen displays the dialog box that contains helpful information for calibrating operating and diagnosing the gage Instructions status conditions and error messages are also displayed in the dialogue box The far right section of this portion continuously shows flags that describe the battery condition and operating mode Model 8500 Page 1 5 910 198E 8 19 03 Page 1 6 Model 8500 2 CALIBRATION Olympus NDT recommends monthly calibration with re
59. ng the active reading and minimum reading 3 The gage displays the active reading and the Max Capture minimum thickness reading in Measure OFF and Min mode Capture ON 4 The gage displays the active reading only in Max Capture Measure mode Remember that the user can OFF and Min turn on the Min function at any time by Capture OFF using the MIN key from the Measurement mode Model 8500 Page 5 5 910 198E 8 19 03 5 1 5 Primary Data The Primary Data function determines where the active Min or Max thickness reading will be displayed on the measurement screen This function can be set to either Top or Bottom If Primary Data is set to Top the active thickness reading will be displayed on the Primary Top display and the Min Max and Diff values will be displayed on the Secondary Bottom Display Active Thickness 4 leading 0283 ri Thickaes Primary Data Set to Top Page 5 6 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Siani Uherkness arching Thickmess Reading Primary Data Set to Bottom 5 1 6 Max Min Clear The Max Min Clear function can be set to either ON or OFF When Max Min Clear is turned ON and the MIN or MAX mode is also enabled the operator may press the MEAS SEND or SAVE key to clear the Minimum or Maximum Value on the screen until the next measurement is taken By default the Max Min Clear function is turned ON and will be set to ON after performing a Measurement
60. or Master Reset 5 1 7 Max Min Delay The Max Min Delay works in conjunction with the Max Min Clear function to set a time delay once a Max Min has been set or cleared This delay prevents the gage from updating a Min reading while the operator re positions the target ball to a new measurement location Max Min Delay can be set to 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 or 3 seconds By default this function is set to 0 0 and will be reset to 0 0 after performing a Measurement or Master Reset Model 8500 Page 5 7 910 198E 8 19 03 Note The Max Min Delay function is applicable only if the Max Min Clear function is turned ON 5 1 8 Display Rate The Display Rate specifies how often measurements are updated on the screen The rate is adjustable to 4 8 and 16 Hz measurements per second The default rate 4 Hz should be the optimum choice for most applications and the easiest to view When the Min or Max functions are ON the Display Rate will automatically change to a fast scanning rate that has a default value of 16 Hz This rate is adjustable to 4 or 8 Hz 5 2 General Setup The General Setup menu contains many global gage settings Press the SETUP key to enter the Setup menu Use the 4 and y keys to highlight General and press the ENTER key The General Setup menu is displayed Page 5 8 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E GENERAL PREVIOUS MENU BEEPER INACTIVE TIME OFF LANGUAGE NGL I SH RADIK BACKLIGHT TIMEO
61. ortion becomes extreme however inaccuracies can be corrected and Multi Point Accuracy can still be achieved by employing the Multi Point Calibration procedure described in Section 2 of this manual Model 8500 Appendix V 3 910 198E 8 19 03 Appendix V 4 Model 8500
62. ow the instructions below 1 Press 2nd ID and the File Options menu will appear 2 Use the 4 and w keys to select Send from the list and press ENTER Model 8500 Page 7 3 910 198E 8 19 03 FILE OPTIONS OPEN CREATE COPY DELETE SEND EDIT RENAME REPORTS 3 Use the 4 or key to choose to send or Selected files in the gage to the connected device Press ENTER Page 7 4 FILE SEND Eras MALL OSELECTED 01701796 12 04 A 01 01 96 06 52 CANCEL FILE NAME FILE TYPE HONAMEDO INCREMENTAL BOTTLE PART TYPE INSPECTOR ID LOCATION MACHINE NOTE DELETE PROTECTION DON j to select then ENTER or C2ndF 2 DES ENTER MEAS Cende 21 If All is chosen then an asterisk will appear next to all of the file names The Send function will be high lighted Press ENTER to confirm the transmission and the gage will begin sending all files in the data base Use the lt or key to highlight the Cancel button to exit the Send function Model 8500 8 19 03 4 When finished press 2nd y to highlight the Send button If Selected is chosen then an asterisk will only appear next to the file names selected by the operator Select a file by using the A and w keys and press ENTER to tag a file for sending Pressing ENTER again will un tag the file Use the 4 and y keys to continue scrolling through the file list
63. performance and proper usage of both the gage and probe This document identifies the part number and serial number of the probe used to make the recorded measurements System performance with other probes may differ The user assumes responsibility for verifying system accuracy because the Magna Mike 8500 is a user calibrated device Name Title Calibration Set S N Date Appendix IV 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E APPENDIX V PROBES FIXTURES AND TARGETS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS The standard 801 probe is useful for the majority of blow molded plastic bottle applications however several additional probes have been designed for measuring special applications A brief description is provided in this section for each special probe New probes may have been designed since the publication of this manual and Panametrics will evaluate requests for special modifications Please contact Panametrics for more complete information regarding applications price and delivery 802 style probes have a second button labeled MAX which is located next to the QCAL button The MAX button can change its functionality to perform either the MEAS SEND or SAVE key functions via the Communications menu This versatile feature is beneficial when access to the front panel or footswitch is inconvenient The connector at the base of 802 probes is different from that on 801 probes so probe cables 852PC or 852CC must be employed w
64. r all subsequent measurements employing that size target ball If a Ball Calibration is performed see Section 2 3 after a Multi Point Calibration it only adjusts the table s endpoints and does not erase the table s custom points Model 8500 Page 2 7 910 198E 8 19 03 Page 2 8 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 3 MEASUREMENTS Thickness measurements can be made once the Magna Mike 8500 is calibrated for a particular target ball size To measure a test piece simply place the probe tip on one side of the material and place the target ball on the other side near the probe tip The ball will be attracted to the probe tip by a magnetic field Once the ball is within range the Magna Mike 8500 will begin to display thickness values providing the tip and ball are both in contact with the material The ball must be able to move freely and the material kept perpendicular to the probe axis as shown in Figure 3 1 Inaccurate measurements may result from ball or probe tip obstructions or poor probe alignment as shown in Figures 3 2 to 3 5 To optimize the gage s accuracy be careful to e Utilize proper measurement techniques Measure non magnetic material Maintain gage calibration Using the probe in the stand is the best method to measure material This method allows gravity and probe attraction to work together to ensure good alignment of the target ball with the probe tip Caution Avoid contact with magnetic metals or alloys iro
65. s SAVE while a thickness value appears on the screen When the gage beeps only if the Beeper is set to ON the reading is saved 2 The displayed thickness value and setup information will be stored at the current ID number location If the thickness display is blank when SAVE is pressed then _ _ _ _ will be saved in place of a value Model 8500 Page 6 7 910 198E 8 19 03 The ID number located on the top left portion of the Primary Display automatically updates to the next available ID number If the ID number cannot update sequentially then a long beep will sound only if the Beeper is set to ON and a message will appear stating why the ID was unable to update 6 3 File Options Menu All File Options are listed by pressing 2nd F ID Below are brief descriptions of the following available options Open e Create e Copy e Delete Send Fdit Rename Reports 6 3 1 Open Use File Open to recall files stored in the Datalogger Scroll through file names and a descriptive header for the highlighted file will appear on the lower portion of the display This information is helpful in selecting the proper file especially if the user is uncertain of the exact file name The file that is opened then becomes the active file in the Magna Mike 8500 Measure Mode 1 Press 2nd ID and the File Options menu will appear 2 Use the 4 and w keys to select Open from the list and press ENTER Pag
66. s probe uses standard targets e 112 probe is the same as 111 except that the connector is mounted on the side 90 degrees from its normal location The 80FXV V standard plastic fixture fits over any probe tip and helps to align some items over the probe axis such as tubing The accuracy specification for the 109 and 110 extended range probes should be quoted for all target balls 1 8 3 16 and 1 4 as follows Basic Accuracy or 3 or a resolution error Reference Accuracy or 1 or a resolution error The resolution error is described as the greater of the following values Fundamental resolution error High resolution mode 0 0001 Low resolution mode 0 001 Appendix V 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E As the thickness increases however the following resolution error values will supersede the fundamental error if greater than the fundamental At 0 1200 inches or above 0 0005 At 0 2000 inches or above 0 0010 At 0 3000 inches or above 0 0020 For example at a thickness or 0 1600 the Basic Accuracy is or 0 0048 0 0005 or 0 0053 A 0 1600 reference could therefore read as low as 0 1547 and as high as 0 1653 Please note that the Basic Accuracy is only guaranteed in a probe that is in good or new condition Tip distortion due to abrasive materials or magnetic shock may cause the probe during its lifetime to not meet Basic Accuracy specifications Unless this dist
67. se damage 2 use the probe near iron or steel as it may cause false readings 3 apply force to the tip the most fragile part of the probe damage to the tip is not repairable or 4 bring the probe near diskettes or tape cassettes as it may cause data loss in these items For best results store the probe upright in the stand away from large steel objects The contents of your new Magna Mike 8500 package include the following items in addition to this manual e Magna Mike 8500 WIN8500 Interface Program 85IP EX Charger Adapter with Power Cord e Magnetic Probe Probe Cable Probe Stand e Gage Stand 85GS Quick Reference Card Foot Switch optional Data Output Cable 8509F or 8525F 9 or 25 pin RS 232 e Accessory Container with Three 3 Containers of Target Balls Three 3 Calibration Reference Fixtures blue labels Three 3 Target Ball Alignment Fixtures red labels Page 1 2 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Foot Switch Connector RS 232 Port Charger Input Probe Connector Model 8500 Page 1 3 910 198E Charger Input Primary Top Display Secondary Bottom Display Keypad Pa 8 19 03 RS 232 Port Probe Connector Foot Switch Magna Mike 8500 Liv onnector 201 HONAMEDA zu 4 4 Datalogger 0380 j Dialog Box P PANAMETRICS ao E ae Hall Effect Thick
68. set to Primary After the parameter is set simply press the SAVE or SEND key To Change the Save Send Parameters to Primary 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the 4 and y keys to select Communication Press ENTER Model 8500 Page 4 3 910 198E 8 19 03 3 Use the 4 and y keys to select Save Send 4 Use the lt or gt key to select Primary Press MEAS Note When there is no information in the Secondary Display the Send function will automatically be set to Primary Please be aware if a Foot Switch is connected to the Magna Mike 8500 then the Save Send function will be directed by the Foot Switch rather than the gage s menu parameters See Section 5 3 for more detail Page 4 4 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 5 SETUP The SETUP key on the Magna Mike s keypad allows access to secondary setup menus These menus hold many functions and parameters that are used less often than those found on the gage s keypad The Setup Menu contains the following submenus Measurement General Communication Calibration Diagnostics Resets Clock Diff Alarm Press the SETUP key to enter the Setup Menu The gage displays the following menu Model 8500 Page 5 1 910 198E 8 19 03 SETUP MEASUREMENT Use the 4 y keys to scroll through the options and press ENTER to select a submenu 5 1 Measurement The Measurement setup contains the Magna Mike s measur
69. stationary and positioned upright in the stand The default time interval between Auto QCAL activity is five 5 minutes This time interval may be changed by following the steps below 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the 4 and y keys to select Calibration and press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and y keys to select QCAL Interval 4 the or key to select 5 sec 5 min or 15 min Note To ensure that AUTO QCAL operates properly begin each new measurement session or day by performing a Ball Calibration If the probe is moved between measurements or is exposed to wide variations in temperature the user will need to supplement the AUTO QCAL feature by periodically performing a manual QCAL at least once every half hour Model 8500 Page 3 5 910 198E 8 19 03 To perform a manual QCAL simply remove the target ball from the probe tip and press the QCAL button located on the side of the probe The user may resume measurements immediately A manual QCAL may be performed as often as desired If the test material is very thick or requires great accuracy the operator can choose to perform a manual QCAL prior to each new measurement Note For best results keep the probe in the same position during the manual QCAL as it will remain during subsequent mea surements In order to suppress the Auto QCAL feature which by default remains ON and rely only on the manual QCAL follow the steps below 1 Press SETUP
70. thickness measurements Record the displayed thickness readings to verify that the Magna Mike 8500 is operating at its expected accuracy see Appendix IV Verifications may be made on a monthly or annual basis depending upon the user s judgment Panametrics NDT offers sets of traceable standards part 80CAL NIS These sets are measured by a traceable metrology laboratory engraved and labeled with their true thickness and delivered with appropriate certificates The set may be periodically re certified by any qualified metrology laboratory providing they 1 use a ball or rounded anvil style caliper and 2 measure within 1 16 of the disk center Model 8500 Page 3 7 910 198E 8 19 03 As with all thickness standards gentle use is essential to avoid dents which may cause inaccurate measurements If damage occurs to the traceable disks by use Panametrics NDT suggests replacing them Page 3 8 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 4 MIN MEASUREMENTS The MIN feature on the Magna Mike 8500 is one of the most frequently used and important functions When the MIN Measure mode is ON a minimum thickness reading appears on the screen in addition to the active thickness reading This mode allows the user to scan a particular area such as a corner of a container and record the minimum reading in a short period of time with very good reliability Repeatability and reproducibility are also improved with this feature After capturing a minimum va
71. this message appears itindicates that the Ball Off probe signal has drifted farther than what is typical between QCALs This may be due to a large change in temperature probe orientation or ambient magnetic field Be certain to remove any target ball or magnetic material orient the probe as it will be used and press QCAL again If this message persists it will be necessary to perform a new calibration No Probe Please Connect Probe When a probe is connected to the Magna Mike 8500 and this error message appears a failure in the identification circuit for the probe occurred This problem is typically caused by a connection failure in the probe cable Verify that the cable is connected to both the gage and the probe and that the cable is not damaged Replace the cable if a substitute is available Thickness Readings Drifting Beyond Accuracy Specifications Verify that a QCAL is being performed at least every half hour If QCAL is used excessively to preserve accuracy i e between each reading then there may be an electrical problem in the probe or probe cable Please note that drift due to temperature and probe orientation is substantially worse near the upper limit of any target ball s range Page 9 4 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E Host is Off Line The gage is configured to send thickness data through the RS 232 port but the gage fails to receive the correct ready DSR signal from the external Datalogger V
72. to an amount greater than a least significant display digit Page 8 5 910 198E Measurement Rate Min Measurement High Low Alarms 8 19 03 4 measurements second standard Rate can be programmed to 4 8 or 16Hz A selectable display mode that shows the lowest thickness measured since being reset A selectable feature that produces an audible beep and displays a visual flag when the measured thickness extends beyond the set parameters Model 8500 Page 8 6 8 19 03 910 198E 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING The Magna Mike 8500 is an industrial quality electronic instrument that requires very little maintenance Most troubleshooting and maintenance procedures may be done by the user however if problems persist please call Panametrics NDT for technical assistance refer to Section 9 6 9 1 Probe If an unknown target error message occurs during calibration it means that the gage is unable to identify the target ball This could be due to probe failure or that the target ball is not resting centered on top of the probe tip Verify that the ball is in the alignment fixture the fixture moves freely and is seated correctly on the probe and the ball is sitting on the probe tip If the alignment or reference fixtures do not slide onto the probe freely the target ball may be at an incorrect distance away from the tip To test the amplitude of the probe signal follow the steps below 1 Press SETUP 2
73. until all desired files are tagged FILE SEND SEND DALL SELECTED NONAMEDO 01 01 38 121043 dis 01726 96 52a 01 01 96 12 04a FILE NAME FILE TYPE INCREMENTAL BOTTLE PART INSPECTOR ID LOCATION MACHINE NOTE DELETE PROTECTION MON DOFF gt to select then ENTER or t2ndF 1 ES ENTER MEAS L2ndF 2 Press ENTER 7 4 Serial Communication Setup The Magna Mike 8500 can transmit stored data and displayed readings over its I O Input Output RS 232 cable to any device with an RS 232 serial interface connector The gage can also receive and execute commands sent from any device with a serial interface including personal computers and printers See Appendix I and III for a detailed list of remote commands and cable pin numbers Model 8500 910 198E 8 19 03 In order to enable communication between the Magna Mike 8500 and other devices the correct cable must be used and both communication parameters must be set to match the configuration of the computer To verify compatibility proceed as follows 1 Press the SETUP key 2 Use the A and w keys to select Communication and press ENTER The current communication parameters will be displayed Use the A and vw keys to select a parameter and the or gt key to change the parameter The settings options for each parameter is as follows Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 or 19200 Number of Stop Bits 1 or 2 Parit
74. ve abuse attempted unauthorized repair or modification DURING THIS WARRANTY PERIOD Olympus NDT LIABILITY IS STRICLTY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF A DEFECTIVE UNIT ATITS DISCRETION Olympus NDT does not warrant the Model 8500 to be suitable for intended use and assumes no responsibility for unsuitability for intended use Olympus NDT accepts no liability for consequential or incidental damages including damage to property and or personal injury Olympus NDT warranties the probe probe cable and battery for a period of 90 days This warranty applies only to defects in workmanship that render the probe inoperative Normal wear and tear on the probe tip or any defects caused by misapplication or abuse is not covered Olympus NDT reserves the right to judge whether the probe shall be covered under warranty The customer will pay shipping expense to the Olympus NDT plant for warranty repair Olympus NDT will pay for the return of the repaired equipment For instruments not under warranty the customer will pay shipping expenses both ways Model 8500 3 910 198E 3 19 03 Olympus NDT reserves the right to modify all products without incurring the responsibility for modifying previously manufactured products Olympus NDT does not assume any liability for the results of particular installations as these circumstances are not within our control THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES W
75. y Bit None Odd or Even Comm Protocol Single or Multiple Serial I O Format F1 F2 F5 F6 F7 or F8 Foot Switch Send Save and Measure Max Key Send Save and Measure Save Send Primary and Secondary Note Make sure the settings in the receiving device match that of the Magna Mike 8500 Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 or 19200 Number of Stop Bits 1 or 2 Parity Bit None Odd or Even 3 Press MEAS to exit and return to Measure mode with the new parameters Page 7 6 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E 7 5 Data Output Formats There are six 6 formats for transmitting data F1 F2 F5 F6 F7 and F8 Please refer to Appendix II for a general description about these I O formats for both Single Send and Batch Send transmissions 7 6 Database Reset The Dbase Reset function will erase all data files in the Magna Mike 8500 Datalogger Only use this reset when there is no future need for any of the stored data in the Datalogger There is no way to recover data once this reset is performed 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the 4 and v keys to select Resets Press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and w keys to select Dbase Reset Press ENTER 4 warning message will appear prompting the user to press ENTER to confirm the reset or MEAS to terminate the reset WARNING Press ENTER to Confirm Press MEAS to Abort 5 Once the reset is complete the gage will return to the Setup menu
76. you will be given an RA Return Authorization number to attach to you packing slip This number allows prompt handling and tracking of your equipment during repair Additionally if your unit requires repair or replacement parts that the warranty does not cover please also have your purchase order number ready Ship Magna Mike 8500 units requiring service to Panametrics 223 Crescent Street Waltham MA 02453 USA Attn NDT Repair RA Remember to use you RA Number Model 8500 Page 9 7 910 198E 8 19 03 Page 9 8 Model 8500 8 19 03 910 198E APPENDIX I RS 232 INTERFACE The RS 232 Input Output I O connector is located on the top center of the Magna Mike 8500 Itis a 6 position circular LEMO style receptacle Insertthe mating connector with the red dot upward and push straight in until the connector snaps into place Withdraw the connector by pulling straight out Panametrics provides complete cables to connect the Magna Mike 8500 directly to devices with standard DB 25 male and female connectors as well as the IBM PC AT 9 male pin serial I O connector Use the information below to verify compatibility with particular equipment and assist in constructing a custom cable if necessary Magna Mike Wire Signal IBM PC STD DB25 8500 UO Name Name 9 Pin Conn 25 Pin Conn PIN PIN PIN 1 Foil tinned Ground 5 7 copper 2 Red Data from 2 3 Gage 3 Orange Data to 3 2 Gage 4 Yellow Do not connect 5

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