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CMI 730 User Manual - Oxford Instruments

1. 2 2 2 65 11 3 2 6 85 5 2 thc e ERE RES EUR ES EYE He EE SETUP 11 44 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE MEA OGENBRALE EEA hire P E re e DRE e YE FEE TEETERAE ET E AGREEMENT STATES ores os ieis osooso doo 67 Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 4 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 1 Introduction CAUTION GROUND BEFORE OPERATING THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED WITH THE 3 WIRE GROUND CORD PROVIDED FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ELECTRICAL CAUTION SERVICE BY QUALIFIED ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN ONLY THIS INSTRUMENT CONTAINS VOLTAGES THAT ARE HAZARDOUS ALL SERVICING MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN 7 1 Purpose of the Equipment The CMI 700 Series is a modular non destructive coating thickness measurement instrument It is designed to precisely measure various coatings and or plating on different substrates The CMI 700 Series can be configured with either of the two measurement modules Micro resistance MRX or Eddy current and magnetic induction EMX The EMX module can be configured for any combination of magnetic eddy current or nickel measurement disciplines 7 2 Location of the Equipment The CMI 700 Series is a laboratory quality precision instrument with a rugged state of the art microprocessor based design that can be use
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3. 6 2 3 MRX Edit Change List Screen The following three screens are part of the Edit Change Calibration menu They are accessed by pressing the EDIT softkey in the Calibration List Screen followed by pressing Enter for the highlighted calibration to change followed by enter then press 3 Change Select a calibration and use these menus to change the parameters The following softkeys appear on the right side of each of the screens KEY INPUT RESULT Back Returns to the previous menu Save Changes Saves changes made to the parameters Save Your Changes will appear on the display if you exit without saving the changes If NO is pressed you will exit the menu without saving the changes If YES is pressed changes will be saved More Advances to the next Edit screen Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 41 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 KEY INPUT 1 Name 2 Identity 3 Units 4 Precision 5 Maximum Saved Readings 6 Clear Stats Before Measure 7 Measurements Per Reading 8 X amp R Group Size MRX Change Calibration Screen 1 Ved Jul 17 2882 13 40 26 BACK Save Change 1 ABC Changes Select Nunber Name Identity Units Precision Maximum Saved Readings un br dann easurenents Per Reading X amp R Group Size tore RESULT Displays the name entered from the New menu Change if desired Displays the identity entered from the New menu Change if des
4. 8 24 15 3 23 Mean 3 948 16 3 19 7 364 3 11 28 191 M Hi 3 37 29 3 22 Lo 141 X 2 68 Upload Print Mode Clear Chart Readngs Control Manual Session Select To Saved RESULT Uploads readings to the serial port Access the Print Control screen Refer to Section 10 1 Print Control Screen for details Selects the method used to make measurements The Auto and Cont modes may not be available depending on the probes and applications selected in the Calibration Scan mode is not available if multiple measurements per reading is enabled for the calibration Auto Measurements are automatically taken displayed and stored in memory as soon as the probe is placed in contact with the sample The last reading taken can be deleted and removed from memory by pressing the CLEAR function key Manual The GO key must be pressed before a measurement is taken displayed and stored in memory The last reading taken can be deleted and removed from memory by pressing the CLEAR function key Cont Measurements are taken continuously and displayed Press the GO key to store the last reading displayed in memory A small number is displayed after Cont indicating the time interval between measurements Use the function key to scroll through the available time intervals of 1 through 6 Scan Measurements are taken during the time period specified in Setup while the probe is moved around an area on the sample The averag
5. 37 5 um 3M EP 4M ECP REP 4M R ECP ECP M EP 5 O 7 5 0 mils EP 3 EP 4 EP REP 4M 17 5 u 125 um 4M O 1 3 mils EP 4 EP 4M REP 4 O 32 5 um Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems CMI 700 Series Users Guide Page 60 of 69 Version 4 3 Nickel on Steel 1 3 0 mils electroplated 25 um 75 9 1 2 Magnetic Mode Application Range Non Magnetic on O 50 Magnetic Steel 0 1250 9 1 3 Nickel Mode Application Range Electroplated O 5 mils Nickel on Non O 125 um Magnetic 92 MRX Module 9 2 1 TRP Micro Probe Minimum hole diameter Maximum hole diameter 9 2 2 TRP Standard Probe Minimum hole diameter Maximum hole diameter Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems CMI 700 Series Users Guide EP 5 Standard Probes Right Angle Probes SMP 1 RSMP 1 Standard Probes Right Angle Probes NI MS TE NIP 0 010 in 0 040 in 0 020 in Board thickness Page 61 of 69 Version 4 3 10 Maintenance The CMI 700 is a reliable laboratory quality precision instrument capable of being operated in a shop environment However its successful continued operation is contingent upon performing minimal maintenance 70 1 Cleaning Maintenance of the CMI 700 is limited to the external cleaning of the individual components The removal of dust or particles can be achieved with a soft brush lint free cloth or by blowing away the foreign matter with low pressure compressed air To remo
6. Enter a new value for the number of readings The value entered is multiplied by 10 for the total amount of readings saved Statistical calculations such as S D Mean etc are made on an ongoing basis from the measurements that are taken and are independent of the number of readings saved Specify when readings are to be cleared Select from the following options Never Readings are cleared only when the CLEAR SESSION or CLEAR SAVED softkey is pressed When memory is full the oldest reading is removed when a new reading is taken Always Readings are cleared when entering the Measure menu If Asked Prompts to clear stats Yes or No upon entering the Measure screen Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 32 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 7 Measurements Specify the number of readings to be taken per measurement A maximum of per Reading 20 readings can be specified The average of the readings is used for the value of the measurement Scan Mode will not be accessible if more than one reading per measurement is specified 8 X amp R Group Specify the statistical group size used for the X Bar amp R charts Size Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 33 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 KEY INPUT 1 High Limit 2 Low Limit 3 Measurements Per Standard 4 Offset 5 Conductivity Factor 6 Auto Measure Delay EMX Change Calibration Screen 2 Ved Jul 17 282 13
7. Auto measure Mode this is the time between when the probe is placed on the surface and the measurement is initiated The range for this value is 0 0 to 5 0 seconds Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 34 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 KEY INPUT 1 Scan Time 2 Probe Model EMX Change Calibration Screen 3 Ved Jul 17 2082 13 35 33 BACK Save Changes Change 1 SMP 1 Select Number 1 Scan Tine 2 Probe Model 3 Number of Standards More RESULT The time in seconds during which readings will be taken at a rate of 2 readings per second Range is 1 10 seconds An entry of O disables Scan Mode Used to change the probe model specified in the calibration For magnetic and eddy current calibrations a different selection can be made within the family of probes displayed for each measurement discipline You can select a different magnetic probe only for a magnetic calibration You can also select a different eddy current probe for an eddy current calibration The probe cannot be changed for nickel calibrations 3 Number of Specify the number of standards that are required to be measured when making Standards a calibration Select a value of from 2 to 4 standards The default value is two standards Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 35 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 5 2 4 EMX Recalibration Screen This screen is used to re enter some or all of the measurements made
8. Screens 1 through 3 below Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 26 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 1 Probe Type 2 Calibration Number 3 Calibration Name 4 Calibration Identity 5 Application 6 Probe Model 7 Units 8 Precision 9 Measurements Per Reading O High Limit 1 Low Limit 2 Maximum Saved Readings 3 X amp R Group Size 4 Clear Stats Charts Before Measure 5 Offset 6 Conductivity Factor 7 Scan Time 8 Number of Standards 9 You will now be prompted to calibrate on standards Press any key 20 The prompt to measure the base material will appear on the screen 21 Place the probe on the standard base material 22 Hold the probe on the base material and press the GO function key on the front panel 23 The prompt to obtain an infinity reading will appear on the screen Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 27 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 5 2 2 If shims are being used to make the calibration hold the probe in air at least 6 away from any object If hard plated standards are being used to make the calibration place and hold the probe on the infinity standard provided with the set Press the GO key on the front panel The prompt to measure the first required standard will appear on the screen If the calibration para
9. The average of the readings is used for the value of the measurement Scan Mode will not be accessible if more than one reading per measurement is specified Specify the statistical group size used for the X Bar amp R charts Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 42 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 KEY INPUT 1 High Limit 2 Low Limit 3 Measurements Per Standard 4 Offset 5 Conductivity Factor 6 Auto Measure Delay 7 Copper Weight MRX Change Calibration Screen 2 Wed Jul 17 2882 13 42 35 BAX Save Change 1 ABC Changes Select Nunber High Linit lov Linit Measurements Per Standard Offset Conductivity Factor NUM Copper Veig Multilayer Board ore RESULT Specify a value for the high limit Readings that exceed the limit will be noted on the display and you will be prompted to either accept or reject them Specify a value for the low limit Readings that are less than the limit will be noted on the display and you will be prompted to either accept or reject them Enter a value between 1 and 20 for the number of measurements to be taken on each standard used in making the calibration An offset is used to compensate for differences between the base material of the sample to be measured and the base material that was used in making the calibration is either added to or subtracted from the thickness measured on the base material used in the cal
10. Thickness Etched re RESULT Choose between Standard or Micro Head The Standard Head is capable of reading holes 20 mils in diameter or greater The Micro Head is used on holes 40 mils in diameter or less Applicable to TRP probe only Choose between SRP 1 SPR 2 SRP 3 or SRP 4 type Applicable to surface probes only Specify the number of standards that are required to be measured when making a calibration Select a value of from 2 to 4 standards The default value is two standards Choose between Fixed Size or Auto Size Use Fixed Size if hole diameter and board thickness are known Use Auto Size if these values are not known and you want the unit to calculate them Auto Size requires that a LVDT calibration has been performed Applicable to TRP only Size of hole to be measured Applicable to TRP probe using Fixed Size option only Board thickness to be measured Applicable to TRP probe using Fixed Size option or ETP probe Answer yes or no to the question of whether the hole to be measured is in an etched or unetched board Applicable to ETP probe only Turn Fine Line Measure Mode On or Off If On enter numeric trace width value Applicable to SRP probes only This feature not pictured above Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 44 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 6 2 4 MRX Recalibration Screen This screen is applicable only to the MRX Surface probe and is used to recalibrate on one or both standar
11. access 4 the Measure menu Select the calibration to be used to take measurements _ Select the Measurement method to be used and the Configuration of the Display ont How 0 8 Select Auto Manual Scan or Continuous Mode to use for making measurements Selectthe Display Format Referto the Measure menu for complete details Print Readings Stats Header Ticket or Reports from the Print Control Softkey Print Charts from the Measure Screen when Displayed or with Report ns Refer to the Printing Section for Details Print the Readings 7 3 Measurement Screens The Measure Screen is used to take measurements and view statistics It is also used to print readings stats charts ticket header or report The format in which the Measure screen displays can be selected from three styles Readings Trend Chart or X Bar amp R Chart With each of these styles either saved or session stats and readings are shown depending on whether the softkey toggle To Saved or To Session was pressed The Measure screen shown is the default format To access the Measure screen select a Calibration from the Calibration List menu and press the MEASURE ENTER or GO function keys Press ENTER to confirm or type a different calibration number and press ENTER If the foot switch option is installed it performs the same function in Measure mode as the GO key 7 3 1 Measure Screen Single Readi
12. calibration to be used for the measurement Place the probe in contact with the sample maintain contact and move it around the area of the sample that you wish to scan Scan times be set from O 10 seconds If O is specified the Scan Mode will not be enabled The default value for all new calibrations is O and must be changed if Scan Mode is to be used Two readings per second are taken for the length of time specified in the Scan Time parameter of the calibration in use When scanning the display will count down the number of readings remaining to be taken If the probe is lifted from the surface before the scan time is completed the scan sequence will be aborted Upon completion all readings taken are averaged and the result is displayed Readings outside the limits are accepted and calculated into the overall average Only the resultant average is available for use Press the CLEAR key to delete the reading and remove it from memory if desired Measurement Process The flow chart diagram shown outlines the steps involved in making a measurement and performing printing functions Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 48 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 How to Make and Print Measurements Selecta calibration from the Calibration List menu Pressthe Measure Enter or Go How 2 M function keys Press Enter or Enter calibration P number and press Enter to
13. for an existing calibration screen shown below is for a calibration that requires two standards The number of softkeys displayed will depend on the number of standards used in the calibration Displayed above each standard softkey is the value measured in the original calibration The units selected for the calibration are also displayed Ved Jul 12 208 13 38 23 Abort RECALIBRAT ION Recal 1 90 1 Done Select Iten To er re Using enu Keys Press DONE fo save and Base return to measuring Press ABORT to restore original values hf Units mil p 45 949 Std1 Std KEY INPUT RESULT Std 1 Press this softkey if you wish to re measure Standard 1 Begins the following sequence for measuring the standard and entering the value Follow the on screen prompts Place the probe on the standard and press the GO key Remove the probe when the Enter Thickness menu appears Enter the value of the standard using the numeric keys Review the entered amount and press the ENTER key if correct incorrect press the CLEAR key and re enter the value of the standard Std 2 Press this softkey and repeat the above process if you wish to re measure the second standard Inf Press this softkey and follow the on screen prompts if you wish to take another infinity reading Hold the probe in air if shims are being used or hold the probe on the infinity standard if hard plated standards are being used Base Press this softk
14. or greater Choose the number of measurements per standard Place standard 1 under the probe and press the GO function key A message will appear displaying the measured values and asking if they are correct If No is selected the unit will prompt to remeasure standard If Yes is selected the unit will accept these values as correct Enter the board thickness using the numeric keys and press ENTER function key Enter the hole size using the numeric keys and press ENTER function key Repeat above steps for the measurement of standard 2 This will allow the unit to calculate the correct calibration curve and will complete the calibration of the auto size feature This selection is only used by technicians in production to calibrate and verify the accuracy of the unit This selection is used to calibrate the ETP probe which must be calibrated before use After calibrating the unit using Cal LVDT this selection is used to verify the calibration A standard of known board thickness and hole diameter is measured and the results are compared to the standard information to determine if the unit is calibrated correctly Enter units Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 24 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 Measure Shunt Back Select standard The standard head is capable of reading holes 20 mils in diameter or greater Place standard under probe and press GO function key The board thickness and hole size will be displayed If
15. prompted through the following for the meaning of each option see Edit Change Calibration Screens 1 through 3 below assuming MRX Surface was entered for probe type 1 Calibration Number 2 Calibration Name 3 Calibration Identity 4 Probe Model 5 Units 6 Precision 7 Measurements Per Reading 8 Measurements Per Standard Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 37 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 9 High Limit O Low Limit 1 Measure Fine Lines 2 Maximum Saved Readings 3 X amp R Group Size 4 Clear Stats Charts Before Measure 5 Offset 6 Conductivity Factor 7 You will now be prompted to calibrate on standards Press any key 8 The prompt to measure the first required standard will appear on the screen If the calibration parameters were set to require more than one measurement per standard the specified number of readings will be taken 19 Place the probe on the standard hold in place and press the GO key 20 The probe can be removed from the standard when the Enter Thickness menu appears 21 Enter the value of the standard using the numeric keys 22 Review the entered amount on the display and if correct press the ENTER function key If incorrect press the CLEAR function key and re enter the value of the standard 23 The prompt to measure the second required standard will appear on the Screen 24 Place the probe on the second standard hold in place and press the GO ke
16. the values are incorrect repeat measurement to confirm that measurement was taken correctly If values are Still incorrect proceed to Cal LVDT described above to recalibrate the unit This selection is only used by technicians in production to verify the unit is working correctly by testing the resistance measuring feature Returns to the previous menu 4 8 Tests and Options Screen This screen is used to enter a company name or other designator The name entered will appear on Headers and Tickets if these options have been enabled in the Printer Options More Options Screen Ved Jul 17 2082 13 38 34 BACK Company Stats EX KEY INPUT RESULT Company Pressing this softkey enables the entering of letters and or characters for a company name or other designator which will appear on Headers and Tickets A maximum of 38 characters is allowed Refer to the Text Entry screen for details on how to enter letters and characters Stats Pressing this softkey displays the amount of free space for measurement readings MRX This selection is only used by technicians in production to verify the unit is working correctly EMX This selection is only used by technicians in production to verify the unit is working correctly Back Returns to the previous menu Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 25 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 5 EMX Module Menus The following sections describe the Measurement and Calibr
17. the warm up period when the instrument is first powered up Pressing this softkey will bypass the warm up period and allow immediate access to the instrument This should not be done unless the instrument has been in use and was momentarily switched OFF 2 5 2 LANGUAGE This softkey will appear only during the warm up period when the instrument is first powered up and display the second language available Pressing this softkey allows the choice between English or a second language factory configured 2 5 3 PRINTER ON OFF This function is used to enable disable the external printer by pressing the softkey adjacent to it on the display The softkey displays the status of the printer l e Printer On 2 5 4 ABOUT SCREEN Displays information about your unit s hardware configuration and software version It also displays a five digit code that is used by Technical Support for providing an emergency temporary password to access the system if the user passwords are lost or forgotten 2 5 5 SETUP MENU Used to access the SETUP submenus shown below These submenus are used for entering or defining system attributes such as time date passwords printer settings serial output specifications number convention security levels service options for tuning eddy current probes and for entry of a company name to print on a header or ticket 2 5 6 EMX MRX MODULE MENU Provides access to the Calibration and Measure Menus of the eddy current mag
18. up or down through the readings that have been taken and display them Cal List Returns to the Calibration List To Session Access the Session Readings Screen previously described 7 3 2 Measure Screen Multiple Readings Multiple Readings per Measurement Option Selected ped em 5 2000 18 13 13 1 7 MULTIPLE Identily THREE Mode M Surface SRP 1 Total Readings 249 9 V 8 58 oz Completed Reading 1 1 More Reading s Needed Press For Next Reading Press 1 To Abort The screen shown above will appear when multiple Measurements Per Reading are selected for the calibration from the Change Calibration Screen 1 A maximum of 20 measurements per reading can be specified All of the softkeys function as described in the single Readings Screen on the previous page The only difference is in the Sequence of Operation described below The Scan Mode is not available when multiple readings are enabled Sequence of Operation M Select a Mode to be used for the measurement Select from Auto Manual or Count modes u Place the probe in contact with the sample to be measured Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 53 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 In Auto mode a reading will be taken as soon as the probe contacts the sample In Manual or Cont modes the reading will be taken when the GO function key is pressed A beep will sound after the reading is taken L The screen display
19. will change to read Completed Reading 1 and will also display the number of readings remaining to be taken for the measurement u In Auto mode the probe must be lifted from the sample and then placed in contact with it again to take the next reading In Manual or Count modes the GO function key must be pressed to take the next reading After the last reading has been taken the multiple reading pop up screen will disappear and the average of the readings taken will display on the screen L The measurement is now accepted and saved Press the CANCEL function key to delete the measurement Press the CANCEL function key at time during the measurement sequence to abort the process and discard the readings taken 7 3 3 Measure Screen Trend Chart Screen Measurements are made from the Trend Chart Screen in the same manner as from the Readings Screen The trend chart is a graph of the value of the last 19 individual readings and replaces the sequential listing of measurements displayed in the Readings Screen From the Readings Screen access this screen by pressing the CHART SELECT softkey If you exit the Measure menu from this screen it will display when you re enter the Measure menu The softkey functions are the same as described in the Measure Screens showing previous readings except for the following additional softkeys Wed Jul 17 2800 14 32 47 Cal Cal 2 MAGNETIC
20. 34 12 BACK Save Changes Change 1 9 1 Select Number High Linit Lov Linit Measurements Per Standard Offset Conductivity Factor Auto Measure Delay dire RESULT Specify a value for the high limit Readings that exceed the limit will be noted on the display and you will be prompted to either accept or reject them Specify a value for the low limit Readings that are less than the limit will be noted on the display and you will be prompted to either accept or reject them Enter a value between 1 and 20 for the number of measurements to be taken on each standard used in making the calibration An offset is used to compensate for differences between the base material of the sample to be measured and the base material that was used in making the calibration is either added to or subtracted from the thickness measured on the base material used in the calibration Enter a value within the range of 20 00 to 20 00 The number of decimal places shown is determined by the value specified in the Precision selection made in Screen 1 The current offset is displayed An offset of 0 00 indicates that no correction will be made A conductivity correction factor is used to compensate for differences in the method of plating used on the sample to be measured It is a multiplier that is applied to all measurements made with the calibration Select a value between 0 5 to 4 0 A correction factor of 1 0 means no change will be made In the
21. 8 0 2 9 NUMERIC Enters the numeric value when entering data for calibrations and setup functions Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 9 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 DECIMAL POINT Enters a decimal point when entering numeric data Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 10 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 25 Menu Structure Figure 1 CMI 700 Menu Structure displays the menu structure of the CMI 700 Menus are accessed by pressing the softkey adjacent to the menu name shown on the display screen The Recalibration screen and the Measure screen are accessed by pressing their respective function keys The following describes the warm up period softkeys and the Main Menu softkeys CMI 700 MENU STRUCTURE al FIGURE 1 AAA PIED EAE E3 DISPLAY PRINT NEW KEY LINE DELAY READING OXFORD SERVICE CLEAR USERS CHANGE EDIT MENU MRX CAL LVDT NAME CLEAR MEMORY EDIT VIEW MENU BMX CAL MR PASSWORD PRINT LIST STATS CALETP REMOVE MEASURE AUTO SIZE MORE PAGE EJECT COMPANY OPTIONS SECURITY MEASURE SHUNT PRINT EDDY AMPL TICKET MEASURE SCREENS PRINT INF TRACK EA REPORT CALIBRATE FORMAT RAW COUNT ETP TEMP IRECAL MENU COMP AUTO SIZES EE BURN IN RDS HR BURN IN MODE Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 11 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 2 5 1 BYPASS This softkey will appear only during
22. CMI 700 Manual Version 4 3 Rev J P N 51 98 2090 00020 Oxford Instruments Coating Measurement 360 EI Pueblo Rd Scotts Valley CA 95066 Tel 831 439 6000 Fax 831 439 6050 Email contact support oxinst com www coatingmeasurementstore com One FO INSTRUMENTS Non Warranty Customer Service 978 369 9933 Copyright 2006 Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems The information in this document is private and confidential and must not be copied Oxford Instruments plc The Business of Science 1 INTRODUCTION rennen natns raton tatus ioien 5 11 12 13 2 SETUP PURPOSE OE THE EQUIPMENT eeseeeet boot sucessnedeassinscuncsbnacescsuassesseacesasvensseaseeadsoasvenceenteboe 5 LOCATION OF THE EQUIPMENT 5 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTIONS 5 2117 AUNPACKING oie ti RR RR ER RATER 6 22152 CABLE CONNECTIONS eare aer ences ee P De NITE UIROS ee NA SGN RT ORI 6 2 1 3 MAIN UNIT OPTIONAL i
23. ERAL 65 ee en eoe ean epe na 60 91 1 EDDY CURRENT MODE 9712 MAGNETIC MODE eR 61 9232 NICKEL MODE 2 92 MRXMODULE 9221 61 9 2 2 TRP STANDARD PROBE corse uae eee ea eso eee ar ERNE 61 10 MAINTENANCE inset eo stets ein eo saeua de eu vorne te tero edel aV ee edo eU eve SUR EE EN ec eS SURE SG a 62 10 1 CLEANING 10 2 BATTERY sisccsscsscccssossascvsussensssnssensosntsonsseessescesetssestsdatsosesesesvet eade eee Vea vane eade qu E Uns euer eoe ee Urea 11 gt 1 ACCESSORY GUIDE eco eost tabe tod eo trn etia so sp de t tor br Pho aen voee S 63 PREPARATION EOR USE iss dssscecssssssacccocssecdsesonsenstseasencseoeasncesonssnodsonssecsionsdsocsonasesetonasescsbeassessos 63 11 1 1 GENERAL 11 1 2 GM T TUBE ASSEMBLY oe einer coesvessedaessaccsassesesedesvaccuatboaccsstvesnd ebeeendsseveond onxooncedued 63 111 3 NIMS TE PROBE AND ADAPTER seori eerte edet EL Sexe lide re ehe A ren 63 11 1 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 64 11 1 5 PRELIMINARY CHECK OF EQUIPMENT 64 11 2 OPERATION 64 11 3 8 2 2 65 11 3 1 MAXIMIZING LAMP
24. Header Wed Jun 05 2002 13 03 35 8 Surface SRP MRX Surface 2 Saved Stats FE Total Re dings 22 Mean 0 884 mil SDev 0 031 mil Dey 4 653 Accuracy 0 013 mil High 0 71 mil Low 0 62 mil Range 0 09 mil Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 59 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 9 Specifications 9 1 Memory Accuracy Outputs Unit Conversions Wieght Dimensions Display Statistics Charts 9 1 1 Application Non Conductive on Conductive Non Magnetic Zinc on Steel Cadmium on Steel Copper on Steel Copper on Epoxy Nickel on Steel electroplated General Specifications 8000 bytes non volatile 1 0 1 um referred to reference standards DB 25 female Parallel Printer Port and DB 9 male RSS232C Serial Port Select from mils um pin mm in or as units for display 6 Ibs 2 79 Kg W 11 5 29 21 cm D 10 5 26 67 cm H 5 5 13 97 cm Large LCD 480 W x 320 H pixels backlit wide angle view Mean high and low standard deviation deviation and CPK Histogram Trend X Bar and R Eddy Current Mode Range Standard Probes Right Angle Probes O 40 mils EP 3 ECP ECP REP 3 R ECP O 1000 M 0 1 5 mils EP 3 EP 4 EP REP 3 REP 3M 0 37 5 um 3M EP 4M ECP REP 4M R ECP ECP M O 1 5 mils EP 3 EP 4 EP REP 3 REP 3M O 37 5 um 3M EP 4M ECP REP 4M R ECP ECP M 0 1 5 mils EP 3 EP 4 EP REP 3 REP 3M O
25. I 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 Cal LVDT Cal MR Cal ETP Measure Auto Sz probe 1 AUTOMATIC Tunes probe to factory specifications and is the recommended method Automatically samples the probe and enter the correct frequency Follow the on screen prompt to place the probe on the bare copper standard and then press the GO function key Hold the probe in contact with the copper until the tuning prompt disappears from the screen and is replaced with the Probe Select Menu 2 MANUAL Select this method if you wish to manually enter a frequency for the probe Enter the desired frequency from the keyboard and press the ENTER key to accept the entry Consult with Technical Support if you wish to manually enter the probe frequency or adjust it 3 TEST This selection allows for adjusting the probe frequency by fixed increments of plus or minus 1 and plus or minus 0 1 Press the softkey adjacent to the percent adjustment you wish to make Press the SAVE CHANGES softkey before exiting the menu to save and record your changes Press the BACK softkey to exit without saving the changes This selection is used to calibrate the auto size feature for the TRP probe for the MRX module The unit must be calibrated upon receipt and must be recalibrated if any of the following occurs Changes to measuring heads Damage to measuring head Internal battery dies Select standard head The standard head is capable of reading holes 20 mils in diameter
26. List Identity CMIT89 Appl NMAG MAG Probe SMP 1 Total Readings 38 T 2 77 1 Page 2 462 Eject 3 209 2 956 Rin Print 2 450 chart 2 07 1 999 Upload Print Mode Clear Chart Readngs Control Manual Session Select KEY INPUT RESULT Print Chart Press this softkey to print the chart as displayed on the screen Page Eject Ejects page from printer Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 54 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 Measure Screen X Bar and R Chart Screen Measurements are made from the X Bar amp R Screen in the same manner as the Readings Screen The readings are displayed as X Bar and R Charts with the group size specified in the calibration used for the measurements From the Trend Chart Screen shown above access this screen by pressing the CHART SELECT softkey you exit the Measure menu from this screen it will display when you re enter the Measure menu The softkey functions are the same as described in the Readings screen except for the following additions Ved Jul 17 2082 14 34 88 0 347 0 260 0 173 0 087 Chart M 2 IT 1 243 289 24780 2 703 T 21626 24549 H 299 Chart Cal List To Saved Page Eject Print Chart Upload Print Mode Clear Chart Readngs Control Manual X amp R Sel
27. TP can be used with the MRX module of the CMI 700 Refer to Section 5 7 Calibration and Tuning Screen for a description of calibrating TRP for auto size Cal LVDT and calibrating the ETP probe Refer to the Specifications section for module specifications Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 7 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 Instrument Configuration 22 Front Panel 60000 o 4 amp O 03 The above illustration is a front view of the instrument There are five softkeys below the display and four to the right The functions of the softkeys and the other operational keys are described in Section 3 3 Keyboard 2 3 Rear Panel PROBES o o ux ASN CE RK PROBES ue Cae eA 3 OOO 12 ON OFF 1 a o 85 232 PARALLEL PRINTER LAMPS 2 5 V QW 3er 20 A EMX PROBES FOOTSWITCH The above is an illustration of the rear panel All connections to the instrument are made at this panel Connectors are labeled with the name of the probe accessory Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 8 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 parallel printer or serial output RS 232 for which it is intended Connectors are polarized to prevent possible misconnection The jack for the external 16 V power supply and the ON OFF switch are also located on the panel 24 Keyboard The following is a d
28. TUP PRINTER OPTIONS PRINT READING IMMEDIATE OR DELAYED or the LONG versions of these Press the PRINT HEADER or the PRINT TICKET softkey from the Print Control screen or choose SETUP PRINTER OPTIONS MORE OPTIONS PRINT TICKET or PRINT HEADER IF ASKED or ALWAYS Press the PRINT CHART softkey from the Readings screen The type of chart displayed will print For the histogram press PRINT when it is displayed From the Print Control screen press PRINT STATS softkey This will print the number of total readings mean standard deviation percent deviation accuracy CPK and the High and Low readings and range for session or saved readings depending on which are displayed From the Print Control screen press the PRINT READINGS softkey to print all of the readings taken at this measurement session or saved if saved readings are shown From the Calibration List menu press the VIEW softkey Then press the PRINT CAL softkey to print the calibration parameters or the PRINT STATS softkey to print all of the readings that have been saved with the calibration From the Calibration List menu press the PRINT LIST softkey From the Print Control screen press Print Report This will print everything checked in SETUP PRINTER OPTIONS MORE OPTIONS REPORT FORMAT This includes ticket header stats readings and charts Page 57 of 69 Version 4 3 8 1 Pr nt Control Screen Access this screen by pressing the PRINT CONTROL softkey from the Measure menu Use this m
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30. ar Readings Exit Restores the Date Format Printer Type and Print Reading selections to the default factory settings Restores the original settings of the items that have been changed Saves the changes made to all of the items Returns to the previous menu Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 20 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 4 4 Serial Options Screen Use this screen to set the parameters for the serial output of data from the CMI 700 to a PC or other device requiring serial data KEY INPUT Send Readings Add CRLF BPS Line Delay Factory Settings Restore Save Changes Back Ved Jul 17 2862 13 23 48 6 BACK Save Changes Restore Factory h oap n Send Add BPS Line Reading CRLF Delay RESULT Specify when readings are to output from the CMI 700 Select from IMMEDIATE Data is output when a reading is taken DELAYED Data is output when the next reading is taken NEVER Data is never output Change to On or Off if you are experiencing problems with the printer correctly spacing readings When ON it adds a Carriage Return and a Line Feed to each reading Sets the output rate of transmission in Bits Per Second The default value is 4800 Consult the manual of the device you are connecting to for the correct setting Change the value by pressing the softkey if you are experiencing problems synchronizing the printer Press this softkey to restore the factory
31. ation procedures that pertain specifically to the EMX module These menus are accessed by pressing the EMX softkey 5 1 Principle of Operation The CMI 700 EMX is a dedicated non destructive combination eddy current magnetic and nickel thickness tester It is designed to precisely measure various plating coatings on different substrates The CMI 700 EMX utilizes eddy current and magnetic induction principles The general applications of the various principles are shown below Applications of Measurement Principles Measurement Principle Substrate Non Conductive Metallic non magnetic Zinc Steel Eddy Current Cadmium Steel Nickel Steel Copper Steel Copper Non metallic Magnetic Magnetic Nickel Non magnetic Sulfamate Sulfate Bright 52 Calibration Calibrations are a means of correlating the instrument s readings to known certified standards To perform a calibration measurements are taken on a sample of a base material two or more standards of known thickness and an infinity reading Calibrations must be performed for each type of coating and base material that is to be measured 5 2 1 Calibration Procedure To make a new calibration press NEW softkey in the Calibration List or if no calibrations have been made answer yes to the question that appears after pressing EMX softkey from the Main Menu You will then be prompted through the following for the meaning of each option see Edit Change Calibration
32. cross hair alignment guide with the small inscribed circle facing up in the end of the guide bore contacting the work surface 3 With the instrument connected to a proper power source and the lamp assembly connector inserted into the appropriate instrument socket providing power for the lamp not the position of the projected cross hairs on the alignment guide inscribed circle The cross hair intersection should be centered within the circle If not adjust for front to back misalignment by turning the associated adjusting screw with the supplied hex socket screwdriver This Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 65 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 adjusting screw is accessible from the front of the guide just below the light projection recess To adjust for side to side misalignment turn the associated adjusting screw with the same supplied hex socket screwdriver This adjusting Screw is accessible through the hole in the side plate after the positioning knob is in the full counterclockwise position Be sure to insert the hex socket screwdriver straight into the hole and turn slightly as required to engage the adjusting screw socket 4 After the adjustment is complete remove the cross hair adjustment guide and reinstall the adapter and probe or the GM 1 Tube Assembly as applicable in accordance with the procedures outlined under PREPARATION FOR USE 11 4 Preventative Maintenance 11 4 1 General The Model AG 1 Acc
33. d in a shop environment A stable reasonably level table of adequate size should be available for the instrument with sufficient room for storage of inspected and in process materials 1 3 Electrical Supply Connections The CMI 700 requires a low voltage power pack for the electrical source of supply The supply must be capable of providing up to 1 6 Amp at 16 VAC 60 or 50 Hz The frequency of the unit must be set to match the frequency of the incoming supply voltage Refer to Section 5 5 System Options Screen for a description of how to set the unit operating frequency Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 5 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 2 Setup 2 1 1 Unpacking Carefully unpack and inspect all boxes Remove all items and place on a large stable surface for setup Notify Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems and or the carrier immediately in case of any damage to the unit 2 1 2 Cable Connections All of the cables used to interconnect the various components of the system are unique to prevent an incorrect connection All connections are made at the panel at the rear of the unit where each connector is identified Connections should be made in the following sequence 2 1 3 Main Unit 1 If provided the footswitch is connected to the connector labeled FOOTSWITCH 2 Nickel probes are connected to the connector labeled NIP 3 Eddy current probes are connected to the connector labeled ECP 4 Magnetic
34. dings statistical calculations calibration information calibration list header ticket X Bar amp R charts trend charts or a histogram can be printed When the printer type selected is Plain Text 80 col the charts and histogram will not print Refer to the Printing section for details From the Measure screen press the PRINT CONTROL softkey to access the Print Control Screen from which ticket header stats readings or report can be printed From the Calibration List screen press PRINT LIST softkey to print the calibration list From this screen press VIEW softkey to have access to PRINT CAL and PRINT READINGS softkeys Press PRINT CAL to print calibration parameters Press PRINT READINGS to print all saved readings for the calibration 3 5 Entry Screens Information may be entered as text or as numerical data For example text is used when entering items such as a calibration name or a company name for a header Numerical data is used in a variety of places such as when entering values for calibration limits or number of decimal places or number of readings to save The following two screens describe how to enter text or numerical data Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 14 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 Text Entry Screen TIN NT TUN OFF Calibration Nene 4 For Or Enter Nev Kane Text is added one letter or character at a time until the desired name or legend is spelled out on
35. ds Displayed above each standard softkey is the value measured in the original calibration units selected for the calibration are also displayed Ved Jul 17 2082 13 40 33 Abort RECALTBRAT ION Recal 6 Surface Done Select Iten To Recalibrate Using Menu Keys Press DONE to save and return to measuring Press ABORT to restore original values Units nil 8 69 2 65 Std1 542 KEY INPUT RESULT Std 1 Press this softkey if you wish to re measure Standard 1 Begins the following sequence for measuring the standard and entering the value Follow the on screen prompts Place the probe on the standard and press the GO key Remove the probe when the Enter Thickness menu appears Enter the value of the standard using the numeric keys Review the entered amount and press the ENTER key if correct incorrect press the CLEAR key and re enter the value of the standard Std 2 Press this softkey and repeat the above process if you wish to re measure the second standard Done Press this key when you are finished making measurements It will save the measurements and return you to the previous screen Abort Press this key to abandon all measurements made and return to the previous screen Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 45 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 6 2 5 Using the Quick Check Board With every TRP probe a Quick Check Board is included to check the operation of the probe To check the TRP ope
36. e is displayed and saved in memory The last reading can be deleted and removed from memory by pressing the CLEAR key Clears all session stats and readings Select one of the three formats for the measurement screen Display the Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 51 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 Arrow Keys Cal List To Saved KEY INPUT Upload Readings Print Control readings as shown above or display a Trend Chart X BAR amp R or histogram charts as shown below Press the softkey to scroll through the screen selections Used to scroll up or down through the readings that have been taken and display them Returns to the Calibration List Access the Saved Readings Screen described below Saved Readings Screen Single Reading per Measurement Option Selected Ved Jul 17 2082 14 22 29 Cal Cal 2 MAGNETIC List Identity CHI798 Appl NNAG NAG Probe 90 1 Total Readings 30 0 Session 68 Og SDev 8 14 EN Mean 3 048 26 3 19 Mev 7 364 7 31 28 1 91 Hi 3 37 29 3 22 Lo 2 41 34 2 68 Upload Print Mode Clear Chart Readngs Control Manual Saved Select RESULT Uploads readings to the serial port Access the Print Control screen Refer to the Print Control Screen section for details Mode Selects the method used to make measurements The Auto and Cont modes may not be available depending on the probes and applications selected in the Calibration Scan mode is not a
37. ect KEY INPUT RESULT Print Chart Press this softkey to print both charts as displayed on the screen Clear X amp R Clears the statistical data from the X Bar and R charts Clears either Session data or Saved data dependent on the type of chart selected readings and the data for the Trend chart are not affected Page Eject Ejects page from printer Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems CMI 700 Series Users Guide Page 55 of 69 Version 4 3 7 3 4 Histogram Chart Screen Access this screen by pressing the CHART SELECT softkey from the Measure menu Displays the histogram and CPK of the readings made with this calibration The values for the readings are shown along the X horizontal axis and the number of readings are shown along the Y vertical axis CPK is the capability index Ved Jul 17 2882 14 35 24 2 n 12 Total Saved 36 In Range 36 To Print Eject Saved Select KEY INPUT RESULT Print Press this softkey to print the histogram displayed on the screen To retrieve the document from the printer return to the Print Control screen and press the PAGE EJECT softkey Page Eject Eject printer page To Session Press to display Session Histogram This softkey toggles between TO SESSION and TO SAVED Chart Select Advances to Readings Screen Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 56 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 8 Printing Individual reading
38. ens The accessory guide may also be used in an inverted position resting on the four rubber feet with the probe or GM 1 Tube Assembly locked in position follower lock screw tightened This position is recommended when calibrating a Beta Backscatter Thickness Tester Calibration standards and samples may then be placed on the probe or tube assembly when calibrating recalibrating or making measurements 11 3 Adjustments 11 3 1 Maximizing Lamp Illumination Each time the lamp is replaced the lamp housing should be rotated within its retaining clamp to maximize the lamp illumination and cross hair projection onto the working surface With a new lamp installed and the lamp housing secured at the rear of the guide loosen the small screw in the retaining clamp and rotate the lamp housing to obtain maximum illumination on the working surface Then tighten the retaining clamp screw 11 3 2 Centering Crosshairs Once the cross hair intersection is coincident with the probe or GM 1 Tube Assembly axis it is seldom if ever necessary to repeat the adjustment procedure If the adjustment procedure is necessary proceed as follows 1 Slide the side plate dented access cover to the side and remove the mounting Screw used to secure the probe adapter or GM 1 Tube Assembly in the accessory guide bore remove the probe adapter or tube assembly 2 With the accessory guide in a normal orientation resting on the neoprene contact pad install the supplied
39. enssecceesessnssenet 4 4 SERIAL OPTIONS SCREEN 4 5 SYSTEM OPTIONS SCREEN 4 6 FACTORY OPTIONS SCREEN 4 7 CALIBRATION AND TUNING SCREEN 1 1 23 4 8 TESTS AND OPTIONS SCREEN6sscosscssecovsscsasssescsenosesassvassssnsenddeassensecssdenddecssens ensdsensscessenssensseass 25 5 EMX MODULE MENUS vvsssssissssscssesssonssossensstessssssssiscvtesosessssssassviseasesssesssscvssuaseessescsscussusseesse 26 5 1 PRINGIPLE OF OPERATIONS csicosssssssccsonscvossonacedcsoencsssseuaccoaivencesaseenceoutvescssesesoadseaesscssecseensstoss 26 5 2 EMX CALIBRATION 26 5 2 1 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE 26 5 22 EMX CALIBRATION LIST SCREEN 2 28 523 EMX EDIT CHANGE CALIBRATION SCREENS E 5 24 EMXRECALIBRATION SCREEN svsccseccusssseccosscsecevssessuaernsesteoveecedeovencedaaseecederssnc daseunccuasvexccsans 36 6 8 37 6 1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ee eco ones sitos eStos eot nude ont riae ease no eere er keen pns qaos a nae vasa ana Eee pa 37 6 2 MRX CALIBRATION Ec 37 6 2 1 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE eer EAE EEE EREE EOE EONTR 37 6 22 MRX CALIBRATION LIST SCREEN 6 23 EDIT CHANGE LIST SCREEN 6 24 RECALIBRATION SCREEN 2 45 6 2 5 USING THE QUICK CHECK BOARD
40. enu to print a ticket header stats readings or report For Inkjet or laser printers you can print a reading and immediately retrieve the document if you use the PAGE EJECT softkey after printing Vd Jul 17 2082 14 36 41 Cal 2 MAGNETIC BAK Identity M1799 Appl NNAG MAG Probe SMP 1 Total Readings 38 0 Saved Page Dev 0 253 Eject Mean 2 703 Mev 9 359 Paper Feed Hi 3 16 Lo 2 35 Print Print Print Print Print Ticket Header Stats Readngs Report KEY INPUT RESULT Print Ticket Prints a ticket on the page See below for a sample ticket Print Header Prints a header on the page See below for a sample header Print Stats Prints session or saved stats whichever is currently displayed Print Readings Prints session or saved readings whichever is currently displayed Print Report Prints everything checked in setup report format SETUP PRINTER OPTIONS MORE OPTIONS REPORT FORMAT Paper Feed Issues a paper feed command to load a sheet of paper into the printer Page Eject Ejects the sheet of paper in the printer after printing has stopped To Session To When pressed displays session saved readings Saved Back Returns to the previous menu Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 58 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 8 2 Sample Ticket OXFORD INSTRUMENTS MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS Med Jun 05 2002 10 02 10 Customer Part No Batrh No Inspector AccE pt 8 3 Sample
41. ersion 4 3 and identities that are entered in the system Press the SORT IDENTITY softkey to toggle between sorting the listing by name number or by identity To select a calibration and advance to the measure screen perform either one of the following key sequences 1 Use the Up and Down arrow softkeys to highlight an item in the list to select The selected calibration number will be highlighted in reverse video Then press the MEASURE GO or ENTER function keys followed by the ENTER key 2 Press the MEASURE GO or ENTER function keys followed by the number of the calibration to select then press the ENTER key Some of the listed calibrations may not have had calibration measurements performed and therefore cannot be used to make measurements If selected to make measurements their use will be denied For these press the Calibrate function key to begin calibration measurements Ved Jul 17 2802 13 31 48 Main CALIBRATION LIST Menu No Nane Identity 9 1 ABCDE Sort ves Page KEY INPUT RESULT New Allows creation of a new calibration Follow the screen prompts Edit Allows modification of an existing calibration Follow the screen prompts Copy Allows the selected calibration parameters to be copied to a new calibration Scroll through the characters and enter a name and identity for the calibration into which the parameters are to be copied Delete Removes the selected calibration Change Allo
42. escription of each of the keys and the functions or operations that it performs NAME FUNCTION SOFTKEYS Accesses the menu or performs the software function displayed adjacent to that key Function s displayed will change dependent on which menu is accessed SETUP Accesses the Edit Calibration Menu sequence when pressed from the Measure Screen CALIBRATE Opens the Recalibration Menu if an existing calibration is selected Also opens the Recalibration Menu when pressed from the Measure Screen MEASURE Opens the Measure screen with the selected calibration This key is active only from the Calibration List Menu GO Makes a measurement when in Manual mode and accepts the last reading taken in Continuous mode Also opens the Measure screen with the calibration selected in the Calibration List Menu CANCEL Cancels the operation in process and returns to the previous operation or screen CLEAR Clears the present entry or clears the last reading taken in the Measure Screen BACKSPACE Moves the cursor back a character and erases the previous character ENTER Stores the present entry or accepts the present selection If pressed twice opens the Measure screen with the calibration selected in the Calibration List Menu PLUS MINUS Changes the scrolling direction for the time day date settings in the Set Clock Sub menu From the Measure Screen changes the time interval between readings taken in the Continuous mode 9 OOOH 4 Q D 0
43. essed Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 16 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 42 User Control Screen This feature is accessible only for Supervisor Sup level user Use this screen for entering and editing all users passwords and security levels The presence of a checkmark indicates an option has been assigned to the user KEY INPUT Select Add Change Name Edit Passwd Remove To Options To Names Ved Jul 17 2002 13 28 24 UserName P Sup Opt Cal BAK 9 44 4 4 vacant iu Save vacan vacant Changes vacant preat vacan 4 vacant Security vacant To Options Select Add Change Remove RESULT Scrolls the select arrow through the list of assigned user names Selects the user name to be edited Prompts for entry of a new user name Enter the new user name character by character by pressing the softkey adjacent to the displayed letter Scroll through the letters by pressing the softkey arrows Change to upper or lower case by pressing TURN ON CAPS TURN OFF CAPS softkey Press the ENTER function key when completed Prompts for entry of a new name for the selected user Follow procedure for entry of a new user name described above Prompts for entry of a password for a new user or for entry of a different password for the selected user When a password is entered a checkmark will appear under the P heading at the top of the screen Follow new user entry procedure desc
44. essory Guide is used in conjunction with coating measurement instruments that are capable of being operated in a laboratory or shop environment Successful continued operation of the accessory guide as with the coating measurement instruments is contingent upon performing the following minimal preventive maintenance procedure Failure to perform these procedures can result in a reduction in the expected service life of the accessory guide or contamination of the samples Preventative maintenance of the accessory guide is limited to external cleaning Clean the guide monthly or whenever the accumulation of dust and dirt is sufficient to be observed The removal of dust and loose foreign particles can be accomplished by using a soft brush or lint free cloth or by blowing away the foreign matter with low pressure compressed air To remove imbedded or hardened dirt or other stubborn deposits use a minimum of isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a stiff bristle brush and dry with a clean lint free cloth Be certain to keep the neoprene contact pad and four rubber feet thoroughly clean to prevent possible contamination of the samples particularly careful when cleaning around the side plate as well as the rear lamp housing not to allow the cleaning solution to get into the instrument Clean the magnifier with lens tissue or a CAUTION BETA PARTICLES ARE CONSTANTLY EMITTED THROUGH THE APERTURE USE TWEEZERS OR OTHER TOOLS TO PLACE SMALL PARTS OVER THE MEAS
45. ey if you wish to either re measure the base material or if you wish to measure a different base material for this calibration Done Press this key when you are finished making measurements It will save the measurements and return you to the Calibration List screen Abort Press this key to abandon all measurements made and return to the Calibration List menu Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 36 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 6 MRX Module Menus The following sections describe the Measurement and Calibration procedures that pertain specifically to the MRX module These menus are accessed by pressing the MRX softkey 6 1 Principle of Operation The MRX series is a dedicated non destructive plating thickness tester It is designed to precisely measure surface copper thickness or plated thru hole copper thickness in printed circuit boards and to determine hole quality through the detection of cracks voids and non uniform plating 6 2 MRX Calibration 6 2 1 Calibration Procedure 6 2 1 1 Surface Probe Calibrations are a means of correlating the instrument s readings to known certified standards To perform a calibration measurements are taken on two standards of known thickness To make a new calibration for the Surface probe press NEW softkey in the Calibration List or if no calibrations have been made answer yes to the question that appears after pressing MRX softkey from the Main Menu You will then be
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47. ibration Enter a value within the range of 20 00 to 20 00 The number of decimal places shown is determined by the value specified in the Precision selection made in Screen 1 The current offset is displayed An offset of 0 00 indicates that no correction will be made A conductivity correction factor is used to compensate for differences in the method of plating used on the sample to be measured It is a multiplier that is applied to all measurements made with the calibration Select a value between 0 5 to 4 0 A correction factor of 1 0 means no change will be made In Auto Measure Mode this is the time between the probe being placed on the surface and the measurement is initiated The Range is O O to 5 0 seconds This is applicable to the surface probe only Choose between 0 5 oz 1 0 oz or 2 0 oz surface copper weight Applicable to ETP probe only 8 Multilayer Answer yes or no to the question of whether the board has multiple layers Board Applicable to TRP probe only Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 43 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 KEY INPUT 1 Head Type 2 Probe Model 3 Number of Standards 4 Hole Mode 5 Hole Size 6 Board Thickness 7 Etched 8 Measure Fine Lines MRX Change Calibration Screen 3 7 1 448 Ved Jul 17 2882 13 BACK Save Change 1 ABC Changes Select Nuaber Head Type Probe Model Number of Standards Hole Mode Hole Size Board
48. ired Specify the unit of measure Select from mil um pin mm in or Displays the unit of measure currently specified Defines the number of decimal places used when performing calculations or printing or displaying readings The current value is displayed Enter a number between O and 6 Memory is allocated in units of ten readings A maximum of 1000 readings can be assigned to each calibration Memory capacity for the instrument is 10 000 readings maximum A warning first appears indicating that all collected stats readings will be lost if changes are made Press the YES softkey to continue or NO to exit If YES a menu appears indicating the current memory allocation for this calibration Enter a new value for the number of readings The value entered is multiplied by 10 for the total amount of readings saved Statistical calculations such as S D Mean etc are made on an ongoing basis from the measurements that are taken and are independent of the number of readings saved Specify when readings are to be cleared Select from the following options Never Readings are cleared only when the CLEAR STATS softkey is pressed When memory is full the oldest reading is removed when a new reading is taken Always Readings are cleared when exiting the Measure menu f Asked Prompts to clear stats Yes or No upon entering the Measure menu Specify the number of readings to be taken per measurement A maximum of 20 readings can be specified
49. knob counterclockwise and clockwise and check that the tube assembly moves down and up Then close the access cover 11 1 3 NIMS TE Probe and Adapter Slide the side plate dented access cover to the side Insert prove adapter setscrew facing up into guide bore and position the adapter so that its side mounting hole is Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 63 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 aligned with the guide follower slot positioned under the access cover Use the supplied special hex socket wrench and install the mounting screw through the follower slot and fully into the adapter mounting hole It may be necessary to slightly readjust the adapter position in order to thread in the mounting screw Turn the positioning knob counterclockwise and clockwise and check that the probe adapter moves down and up Then close the access cover Insert the probe into the probe adapter and secure in the desired position with the adapter setscrew 11 1 4 Electrical Connections The only electrical connection required to place the accessory guide into operation is inserting the lamp assembly connector into the mating socket on the BMX 11 1 5 Preliminary Check of Equipment Before using the AG 1 Accessory Guide the operator should make the following preliminary checks to determine that the guide is functioning properly 1 Check that the lamp operates maximizing lamp intensity is performed only upon replacement of a burned out la
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51. meters were set to require more than one measurement per standard the specified number of readings will be taken Place the probe on the standard hold in place and press the GO key The probe can be removed from the standard when the Enter Thickness menu appears Enter the value of the standard using the numeric keys Review the entered amount on the display and if correct press the ENTER function key If incorrect press the CLEAR function key and re enter the value of the standard The prompt to measure the second required standard will appear on the screen Place the probe on the second standard hold in place and press the GO key The probe can be removed from the standard when the Enter Thickness menu appears Enter the value of the standard using the numeric keys Review the entered amount on the display and if correct press the ENTER key If incorrect press the CLEAR key and re enter the value of the standard If additional standards are required follow the on screen prompts and use the same procedure as described in Steps 32 through 36 If there is no prompt for an additional standard the calibration is complete and ready for use EMX Calibration List Screen This screen is accessed by pressing the EMX softkey from the Main menu and is used to add change copy view print and remove calibrations It lists all calibration names Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 28 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide V
52. mp to project the illuminated cross hairs onto the working surface and the cross hair intersection is coincident with the probe or GM 1 Tube Assembly axis necessary refer to the applicable procedures outlined under ADJUSTMENTS 2 With the follower lock screw loose check that the probe or tube assembly moves up and down as the positioning knob is turned With the positioning knob full counterclockwise check that the follower lock screw can be tightened to prevent the probe or GM 1 Tube Assembly from moving 11 2 Operation Once the accessory guide is prepared for use the lamp intensity and cross hairs aligned and the lamp illuminated it is only necessary to carefully place the accessory guide onto the sample Align the cross hairs with that portion of the sample to be measured and proceed with the measurement Small samples may be positioned within the guide bore under the cross hairs and the probe or GM 1 Tube Assembly lowered with the positioning knob to contact the sample IMPORTANT IF THE FOLLOWER LOCK SCREW IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY LOOSE THE GM 1 TUBE ASSEMBLY WILL NOT LOWER SUFFICIENTLY TO CONTACT THE SAMPLE RESULTING IN ERRONEOUS READINGS Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 64 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 Use of the magnifier permits precision alignment of the cross hairs on the sample Magnifier angle adjustment should be accomplished with the adjusting thumbwheel rather than with the magnifier l
53. netic induction module EMX or the micro resistance module MRX Press the EMX or MRX softkey to access the corresponding Calibration List screen The Calibration List Screen is used make new calibrations or modify existing ones The Measure Screen is used to take measurements Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 12 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 3 Getting Started The steps outlined below identify the sequence of operations that must be performed when using your instrument for the first time Once the system characteristics have been setup and calibrations are entered you need only select the desired calibration to make measurements Each eddy current probe must be tuned before its initial use with the instrument It does not require re tuning as long as the same probe is used A calibration is a means of correlating the readings of your instrument with known certified standards Calibrations must be made for each type of coating and base material that you intend to measure 3 1 Setup System Characteristics From the Main Menu access the Setup submenus by pressing the SETUP softkey Not all of the submenus will require modification For example if you will not be uploading data you do not need to edit the Serial Options submenu Determine which of the submenus you wish to modify Press the appropriate softkey to access that menu Refer to Section 5 Setup Menu for complete details on editing all of the setup f
54. ng The Measure Screens that show previous readings display information about the calibration being used the last measurement taken lcons statistical calculations and the six previous readings A more detailed description is given below Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 49 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 The functions of the softkeys displayed on the screen are described on the following page CALIBRATION INFORMATION LAST READING ICONS STATISTICAL CALCULATIONS Display Information Ved dul 17 2882 14 12 48 Cal Cal 2 MAGNETIC List Identity OMIT Appl NMAG NAG Probe SMP 1 Total Readings 39 To 5 8 038 15 3 65 Mean 3 670 16 3 65 Mev 9 830 3 67 18 3 66 M Hi 3 82 29 3 66 Lo 3 64 30 3 64 Upload Print Mode Clear Chart Readngs Control Manual Session Select The following are displayed in sequence below the date 1 The number and name of the calibration in use 2 The identity specified in the calibration 3 The application selected in the calibration 4 The probe type 5 Total readings Either the total taken in this session or the total saved with this calibration depending on whether saved or session readings are being shown The last reading taken with the precision and the units specified in the calibration is displayed in the center of the screen If a reading is taken outside of the upper or lower limit it will display in reverse vide
55. nt onto the sample 11 1 Preparation for Use 11 1 1 General After receipt of the AG 1 Accessory Guide perform the following operations in preparation for its use in conjunction with the noted associated instruments 1 If required install the lamp housing into the rear of the guide and secure it to the guide with the thumbscrew Then insert the lamp assembly connector into the appropriate socket at the rear of the BMX With the instrument connected to a proper power source refer to the lamp and cross hair adjustment procedure to maximize the lamp intensity and align the cross hairs centrally with the guide axis which is coincident with the installed probe or GM 1 Tube Assembly axis 2 With the accessory guide in a normal orientation resting on the neoprene contact pads loosen the follower lock screw one or two full turns and then turn the positioning knob full clockwise 11 1 2 GM 1 Tube Assembly Slide the side plate dented access cover to the side Insert the GM 1 Tube Assembly with the aperture facing down into the guide bore and position tube assembly so that its side mounting hole is aligned with the guide follower slot positioned under the access cover Use the supplied special hex socket wrench and install the mounting screw through the follower slot and fully into the tube assembly mounting hole It may be necessary to slightly readjust the tube assembly position in order to thread in the mounting screw Turn the positioning
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57. o eveniet et eo oe eere Ree eee eS 6 25 457 PROBES ineo OG ORG Y EXE ERREUR ETE PER CUR YER GARA GT 7 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION assess eoo rero e ane sana ona ens e ance e iSo eiae aae auo 8 2 2 FRONT PANEL 8 23 REAR PANEL 8 2 4 KEYBOARD 9 25 MENUSTRUCTURE 11 2 5 1 12 2 52 LANGUAGE 12 2 5 5 PRINTER ON OFF 12 2 5 4 ABOUT SCREEN 12 2 5 5 7 22 2 2 12 2 5 6 EMX MRX MODULE 12 3 GETTING STARTED wivscccsscssisscsscssessscossosnsenssestscsssosssenssentsacstesedsvsscssssssesssscvssunstesssscsscussussueves 13 3 1 SETUP SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS 1 1 1 esee seas tasto seas ease tas e ense tae e tna 13 3 2 ENTER CALIBRATIONS 13 3 3 MAKE MEASUREMENTS 13 3 4 PRINTING 14 3 5 ENTRY SCREENS ERE DC PC 14 4 SETUP MENU SET SCREEN E ENDE S EUR SEE Ee e ESSERE Venen 16 4 2 USER CONTROL SCREEN e etico vae en vo susce son Uo cre been eas oon aU KE eee Yee eee ena eee iun 17 Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 2 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 4 3 PRINTER OPTIONS SCREEN cccsccossessccosvecsgsessscdencassassenssssesenscesssenseesesenatecssonsteness
58. o White numbers on a black background PROBE When in AUTO mode the probe icon is displayed If the icon is shown above the horizontal surface the instrument is ready to take a reading If the icon is shown in contact with the surface the probe must be lifted away from the sample being measured before another reading can be taken FOLDER Displays after TO SAVED softkey is pressed Indicates saved mode where all stats refer to saved readings OR TRASH CAN Icon shown above Displays after TO SESSION softkey is pressed Indicates session mode where all stats refer to readings taken since you last entered Measure Screen The statistical calculations are made from session TRASH CAN or saved FOLDER readings depending on what mode the screen is in SDev is the standard deviation Mean is the average of the readings Dev is SDev Mean 100 Hi and Lo displays the values of the highest and lowest reading taken Range is the difference between the highest and lowest reading Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 50 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 READINGS KEY INPUT Upload Readings Print Control Mode Clear Session Chart Select Displays the last reading taken along with the five previous readings Session Readings Screen Single Reading per Measurement Option Selected Ved Jul 17 2880 14 28 51 Cal Cal 2 MAGNETIC List Identity 6110788 Appl NNAG MAG Probe SMP 1 Total Readings 38 2 68 5
59. or entering editing or selecting system characteristics Refer to Figure 1 CMI 700 Menu Structure for an overview of the menu structure Access the Setup menu from the Main menu by pressing the SETUP softkey The individual screens are accessed from the Setup screen by pressing the softkey adjacent to the name on the display Each screen provides access to a specific set of characteristics These characteristics are applied globally to all of the measurement modules provided with the instrument 4 1 Set Clock Screen Use this screen to edit all of the day date and time settings for the system clock Ved Jul 17 2082 13 18 47 ied Press to scroll Backward Jul ay Month DD 2002 Format BL 13 18 Done KEY INPUT RESULT Day Month Date Located to the right of the display Scrolls the day month or date each time Softkeys the softkey adjacent to the item is pressed Format Scrolls through the day month year arrangements DST Mode Turns ON OFF the automatic daylight savings time adjustment to the system clock Adjustment is based on US rules for daylight savings time only Time Scroll through the hours or minutes time setting depending on which softkey is pressed Done Press this softkey to save the day date time settings entered and return to the Setup Menu CAUTION If you exit without pressing this key your changes will not be saved key Changes the direction of scrolling when a softkey is pr
60. probes are connected to the connector labeled SMP 5 Serial cables are connected to the connector labeled RS 232 Connect the other end to the serial port connection of an IBM compatible PC or other device requiring serial data 6 Connect the 16 Volt AC source of electrical supply to the connector marked 16 VAC 1 6 AMP 2 1 4 Printer Optional 1 The CMI 700 will operate with Ink Jet and laser printers that are compatible with the HP PCL4 standard and with dot matrix printers that are compatible with the Epson Esc P specification with IBM PC line drawing characters It will also accommodate the DPU 411 thermal printer and any ASCII plain text printer 2 Connect the cable from a compatible parallel printer to the connector labeled PARALLEL PRINTER 3 Connect the printer power cord to an appropriate electrical source of supply Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 6 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 2 1 5 Probes EMX Module Depending on the unit configuration three types of probes magnetic eddy current and nickel can be used with the EMX module of the CMI 700 Each eddy current probe must be tuned before using it with the instrument for the first time Refer Section 5 7 Calibration and Tuning Screen for a description of probe tuning and to Section 11 Specifications for module specifications MRX Module Depending on the unit configuration three types of probes TRP surface SRP 1 and SRP 3 and E
61. r edit calibrations MULTI USER MODE Requires all users to Login in with their name and password Access to System features is controlled by the configuration of the individual profile setup in the user control menu Save Saves the changes made to all of the items Press this softkey before exiting Changes the User Control menu or your changes will not be saved Back Returns to the previous menu Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 18 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 4 3 Printer Options Screen Use this screen to specify the type of printer to be used and to edit the other printing options Readings can be printed in a standard format or a long format In standard format a reading and a sequence number are printed In long format the date and time that a reading was taken are added to the standard format See the Printing section of the manual for printing details additional Printer Control options and samples of a header and ticket Ved Jul 17 2082 13 22 06 s BACK Save Changes Restore Factory Settings Date Printer Print More Format Type Reading Options KEY INPUT RESULT Date Format Allows for selecting how the date will print Select either to print the Same As Display or from the various day date formats available Printer Type The CMI 700 will operate with ink jet or laser printers that are compatible with the HP PCL4 standard and dot matrix printers that conform to
62. r intensity of the blue component Press this softkey to restore the factory settings for all of the System Options Restores the original settings of the items that have been changed Saves the changes made to all of the items Press this softkey before exiting the System Options menu or your changes will not be saved Returns to the previous menu Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 22 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 4 6 Factory Options Screen This screen is for diagnostic use under the supervision of Technical Support or for a technician There are no user related options in this menu Ved Jul 17 200 13 27 36 BACK Options Clear Clear New Oxford Users Memory Key Service 4 7 Calibration and Tuning Screen Use this screen for tuning each eddy current probe before using it with the instrument for the first time The Cal amp Tuning screen contains five other screens which are for the MRX module These softkey options will only appear if the MRX module option has been installed Ved Jul 17 2882 13 29 11 BAK Measure Shunt Measure Auto Sz EMX Prb Cal Cal Cal Tuning LT EP KEY INPUT RESULT EMX Prb Tuning This selection presents the Probe Select screen select the probe you wish to tune by pressing the number key that corresponds to the probe type Then press the number key next to the method you wish to use in tuning the Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 23 of 69 CM
63. ration and Tuning Screen LVDT 6 2 1 3 ETP Probe To make a new calibration for the ETP probe press NEW softkey in the Calibration List or if no calibrations have been made answer yes to the question that appears after pressing MRX softkey from the Main Menu You will then be prompted through the following for the meaning of each option see Edit Change Calibration Screens 1 through 3 below assuming MRX ETP was entered for probe type 1 Calibration Number 2 Calibration Name 3 Calibration Identity 4 Units 5 Precision 6 Measurements Per Reading 7 High Limit 8 Low Limit 9 Board Thickness O Copper Weight 1 Etched 2 Maximum Saved Readings 3 X amp R Group Size 4 Clear Stats Charts Before Measure 5 Offset Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 40 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 16 Conductivity Factor Before measurement with the ETP probe is allowed a calibration on a standard needs to be performed See Cal amp Tuning Screen Cal ETP 6 2 2 MRX Calibration List Screen This screen is accessed by pressing the MRX softkey from the Main menu See EMX Calibration List Screen above for functions key inputs and results Ved Jul 17 282 13 48 01 Main CALIBRATION LIST Menu No Identity 1 ABC 1 5 2 B Sort 3 MA Name 4 5 TM STD HEAD 6 Surface SRP i mume TEREE 9 ABCDE 1g 5 1 8 j Print New Edit View List Eject
64. ration for these steps 1 Create a New TRP calibration 2 Measure 1 or more holes on the Quick Check board 3 Refer to the figure to retrieve the resistance R value Ved Jul 17 2082 14 43 58 i List Identity STD HEAD Mode TRP Standard A D Total Readings 1 Q 9 07 R T 1 32 5 Mean 1 34 Hi 13 Lo 13 1 1 31 Upload Print Mode Clear Chart Readngs Control Manual Session Select The difference between the measured R value and the labeled value should be within 10 If these vary by more than 10 please contact Oxford Instruments Technical Support Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 46 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 7 7 1 Measurement Measurement Modes The Measure screen is accessed by either of the following key sequences 1 Use the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight the number of the calibration to select Press the MEASURE GO or ENTER function keys followed by the ENTER key 2 Press the MEASURE GO or ENTER functions keys followed by the number of the calibration to select then press the ENTER key All measurements are made from this screen statistics options saved or session are selected the format of the display can be selected and readings or charts can be printed Measurements made using one of the following four methods all of the methods are available for every application 1 A
65. ribed above Press this softkey to remove the selected user CAUTION Verify that the user name selected is the one you wish to remove as you will not be prompted a second time Displays the OPTIONS softkeys of SUPER OPTS and CAL SUPER Grants the user supervisor status which allows access to and editing of all features of the system OPTS Grants the user the ability to edit all options except for the User Control Factory Options Cal amp Tuning and Tests amp Options in the setup screen CAL Grants the user the ability to edit and make Calibrations Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 17 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 Select which of these options you wish to assign to the user and press the TO NAMES softkey to return to the User Control menu Security This feature is accessible only if you have a Supervisor level password Select the level of system security from the following options NO RESTRICTIONS Any user can access all features of the system RESTRICT OPTIONS A Supervisor level password is required to access the Setup menu Anyone can make or edit calibrations RESTRICT CALIBRATIONS Calibrations can only be selected and used for measurements Making or editing calibrations requires a Supervisor level password RESTRICT ALL Instrument can only be used for making measurements changes to options or calibrations are not allowed Supervisor level password is required to access the Setup menu and to make o
66. s statistical calculations calibration list calibration information a Header a Ticket X Bar amp R charts trend charts or a histogram can be printed printer type selected is Plain 80 col none of the charts or histogram will print When the Refer to the table below for specific print information When printing individual readings the instrument will respond differently to the print commands depending on the type of printer selected A dot matrix or DPU 411 type printer will print the reading taken along with any header or ticket if they have been selected and automatically eject the page taken and advance the page one line Inkjet type printers will print the reading Laser type printers internally store information until a whole page of data is accumulated before printing A page eject command is required when using either laser or Inkjet printers to immediately retrieve the document from the printer after a reading has been taken It is best to use the PAGE EJECT softkey in the Print Control screen for this purpose If a key from the printers control panel is used it may cause automatic page ejects to occur in the middle of future pages TO PRINT Individual Readings Header or Ticket Charts Statistical Calculations Groups of Readings Calibration Information Calibration List Report Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems CMI 700 Series Users Guide ACTION REQUIRED Choose SE
67. s pressed you will exit the menu without saving the changes If YES is pressed changes will be saved More Advances to the next Edit screen Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 31 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 KEY INPUT 1 Name 2 ldentity 3 Units 4 Precision 5 Maximum Saved Readings 6 Clear Stats Before Measure EMX Change Calibration Screen 1 Ved Jul 17 280 13 33 40 BAK Save Change 1 SMP 1 Changes Select Number Nane Identity Units Precision Maximum Saved Readings E Bin yee ae Measurements Per Reading X amp B Group Size RESULT Displays the name entered from the New menu Change if desired Displays the identity entered from the New menu Change if desired Specify the unit of measure Select from mil um pin mm in or Displays the unit of measure currently specified Defines the number of decimal places used when performing calculations or printing or displaying readings The current value is displayed Enter a number between O and 6 Memory is allocated in units of ten readings A maximum of 1000 readings can be assigned to each calibration Memory capacity for the instrument is 10 000 readings maximum A warning first appears indicating that all collected stats readings will be lost if changes are made Press the YES softkey to continue or NO to exit If YES a menu appears indicating the current memory allocation for this calibration
68. settings for all of the printer options Restores the original settings of the items that have been changed Saves the changes made to all of the items Returns to the previous menu Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 21 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 4 5 System Options Screen Use this screen to select the number format power supply frequency selection and keystroke sounds KEY INPUT Number Style Sounds HZ Display Colors Factory Settings Restore Save Changes Back Wed Jul 17 2082 13 25 48 BAK Save Changes Restore ig ings ud Number Displ Style SUNS QUT RESULT Selects the number format for the system Select either American 00 00 or European 00 00 convention for the use of periods and commas Select ON for an audible tone at each keystroke select OFF for none Toggles between 60 and 50 Select the value that matches the frequency of the line voltage Active ONLY when no calibrations have been made and stored Submenu of the Systems Options Screen Backgnd Color Font color Includes color of all graphics and text Select Red Green Blue Magenta Yellow Cyan White Black or Custom Select Custom to open submenu to create a color by selecting Red Level Select O to 63 greater is brighter for intensity of the red component Green Level Select O to 63 greater is brighter for intensity of the green component Blue Level Select O to 63 greater is brighter fo
69. the Epson Esc P specification with IBM PC line drawing characters Select which of the following list of generic types of printers best describes the printer you wish to use Laser Inkjet Hi Res Laser Inkjet LoRes Plain Text 80 Col 9 or 24 Pin Dot Matrix or the DPU 411 thermal printer Print Readings Selects when the readings are to be printed Select from the following options NEVER Readings are not printed IMMEDIATE Readings will print automatically when taken DELAYED Readings will print when a subsequent reading is taken IMMEDIATE LONG Same as IMMEDIATE except a long format is printed DELAYED LONG Same as DELAYED except a long format is printed More Options This is a submenu of the Printer Options screen PRINT TICKET Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 19 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 Factory Settings Restore Save Changes Back NEVER ALWAYS or IF ASKED before entering the measure screen PRINT HEADER NEVER ALWAYS or IF ASKED before entering the measure screen REPORT FORMAT This is a submenu of the More Options screen A full report consists of the printing of the ticket header stats readings trend chart X amp R chart and histogram Only items with a check mark next to them will be printed in the report Use the up or down arrow to scroll to an item To toggle on or off the check mark press the Select softkey To clear readings after printing the report check Cle
70. the display If the item is being renamed the current name is displayed Use the arrow softkeys to scroll through the letters and other characters To select a character press the softkey adjacent to it Change to upper or lower case by pressing TURN ON CAPS TURN OFF CAPS softkey Four function keys can also be used ENTER Key Accepts current entry BACKSPACE Key Moves the cursor back one character CLEAR Key Clears the screen CANCEL Key Aborts the present operation and returns to the previous screen When finished press the ENTER function key to save the entry Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems CMI 700 Series Users Guide Data Entry Screen Ved Jul 17 2082 13 82 16 Lov Linit 4 For Current 2 00 ail Or Enter Nev Value 5 09 Range 0 00 to 169 99 When an item is selected in which data is to be entered or edited a data entry box will appear The actual information in the box will vary dependent on the specific item selected but the format is the same First Line Identifies the item selected Second Line Displays the current value Press ENTER key to accept Third Line Prompts user to enter value on line below Fourth Line User entered value Fifth Line Specifies the acceptable range for the selected item Cursor Displayed as an underscore locates the next character to be entered Page 15 of 69 Version 4 3 4 Setup Menu The screens shown in this section are used f
71. unctions 3 2 Enter Calibrations From the Calibration List Screen press the NEW softkey and follow the screen prompts to complete the calibration The calibration can now be used to make measurements Refer to Sections 5 2 EMX Calibration and 6 2 MRX Calibration for complete details on making a calibration 3 3 Make Measurements 1 From the Calibration List Menu select a calibration of the same type as the coating thickness you wish to measure to advance to the Measurement Screen 2 This is accomplished by either of the following key sequences a Use the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight the number of the calibration to select Press the MEASURE GO or ENTER function keys followed by the ENTER key Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 13 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 b Press the MEASURE GO or ENTER functions keys followed by the number of the calibration to select then press the ENTER key 3 Verify that you are using the probe type specified in the calibration 4 Use the Mode softkey in the Measure screen to select the mode of measurement AUTOMATIC MANUAL SCAN or CONTINUOUS Not all of the modes are available in every application 5 Using the Chart Select softkey in the Measure Screen select the display format either charts or readings 6 Place probe on the sample to make a measurement Refer to Section 9 Measurement for details on making measurements 3 4 Printing Individual rea
72. utomatic Mode Readings are taken automatically a Place the probe in contact with the sample to be measured b Hold the probe in contact with the sample until a beep is heard and the reading is displayed on the screen The reading is now stored in memory c Press the CLEAR key to delete the reading and remove it from memory if desired 2 Manual Mode Readings are taken when the GO function key is pressed a Place the probe in contact with the sample to be measured b Press the GO function key to make a measurement and store it in memory c Press the CLEAR key to delete the reading and remove it from memory if desired 3 Continuous Mode Readings are taken continuously and displayed a Place the probe in contact with the sample to be measured b Readings will continuously be displayed on the screen c Press the GO function key to store the last reading displayed in memory Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 47 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 d If the probe is held in air the display will show six dashes indicating an out of range reading when using calibrations made with shims A meaningless number will display if hard plated standards were used in the calibration 4 Scan Mode Readings are taken over an area on the sample and the average is displayed a b c d e f g h 7 2 Scan mode will not be accessible if more than one reading per measurement is specified in the
73. vailable if multiple measurements per reading is enabled for the calibration Auto Measurements are automatically taken displayed and stored in memory as soon as the probe is placed in contact with the sample The last reading taken can be deleted and removed from memory by pressing the CLEAR function key Manual The GO key must be pressed before a measurement is taken displayed and stored in memory The last reading taken can be deleted and removed from memory by pressing the CLEAR function key Cont Measurements are taken continuously and displayed Press the GO key to store the last reading displayed in memory A small number is displayed after Cont indicating the time interval between measurements Use the function key to scroll through the available time intervals of 1 through 6 Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 52 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 Scan Measurements are taken during the time period specified in Setup while the probe is moved around an area on the sample The average is displayed and saved in memory The last reading can be deleted and removed from memory by pressing the CLEAR key Clear Saved Clears all saved stats and readings Chart Select Select one of the three formats for the measurement screen Display the readings as shown above or display a Trend Chart or X Bar amp R charts as shown below Press the softkey to scroll through the screen selections Arrow Keys Used to scroll
74. ve embedded or hardened dirt use a mild detergent solution diluted with water or a WARNING WHEN CLEANING UNIT DO NOT ALLOW ANY FOREIGN LIQUID TO SPILL INTO THE UNIT BE PARTICULARLY CAREFUL AROUND THE BACK OF THE UNIT WHERE THE CONNECTORS ARE LOCATED commercial cleaner recommended for plastics 10 2 Battery An internal battery is used to maintain the readings stored in memory when the instrument is turned off or removed from its external power source To determine whether a new battery is needed make a few measurements with any calibration and leave the CMI 700 unplugged from its external power source for several minutes Reconnect the unit to its external power source and turn on If the readings have been retained for this period the battery is good If the readings were not retained the battery requires replacement Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 62 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 11 AG 1 Accessory Guide AG 1 Accessory Guide is used in conjunction with Beta Backscatter Thickness Testers to position the GM 1 Tube Assembly accurately onto the sample or when the guide is inverted to place calibration standards and samples onto the GM 1 Tube Assembly with its installed isotope and aperture for calibration recalibration or sample measurement The accessory guide when used with the proper adapter can also be used to support the NIMS TE probe to assure its accurate and perpendicular moveme
75. ws editing of the selected calibration s parameters See Edit Change calibration menu below Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 29 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 View Displays the calibration parameters and the last 100 saved readings taken with the selected calibration The following softkeys appear when in this menu PRINT CAL Prints the calibration parameters PRINT READINGS Prints the saved readings SCROLL Use the up or down arrow to scroll through the calibration parameters and the saved readings PAGE EJECT Ejects printer page Print List Prints Calibration List Page Eject Ejects printer page Main Menu Returns to the Main Menu Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 30 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 5 2 3 EMX Edit Change Calibration Screens The following three screens are part of the Edit Change Calibration menu They are accessed by pressing the EDIT softkey in the Calibration List Screen followed by pressing Enter for the highlighted calibration or the number of the calibration to change followed by the Enter function key then select 3 Change Select a calibration and use these menus to change the parameters The following softkeys appear on the right side of each of the screens KEY INPUT RESULT Back Returns to the previous menu Save Changes Saves changes made to the parameters Save Your Changes will appear on the display if you exit without saving the changes If NO i
76. y 25 The probe can be removed from the standard when the Enter Thickness menu appears 26 Enter the value of the standard using the numeric keys Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems Page 38 of 69 CMI 700 Series Users Guide Version 4 3 27 Review the entered amount on the display and if correct press the ENTER key If incorrect press the CLEAR key and re enter the value of the standard 6 2 1 2 TRP Probe To make a new calibration for the TRP probe press NEW softkey in the Calibration List or if no calibrations have been made answer yes to the question that appears after pressing MRX softkey from the Main Menu You will then be prompted through the following for the meaning of each option see Edit Change Calibration Screens 1 through 3 below assuming MRX TRP was entered for probe type 1 Calibration Number 2 Calibration Name 3 Calibration Identity 4 Units 5 Precision 6 Measurements Per Reading 7 High Limit 8 Low Limit 9 Head Type O Hole Mode 1 Board Thickness 2 Hole Size 3 Head Type 4 Maximum Saved Readings 5 X amp R Group Size 6 Clear Stats Charts Before Measure Oxford Instruments Measurement Systems CMI 700 Series Users Guide Page 39 of 69 Version 4 3 17 Offset 18 Conductivity Factor 19 Multilayer Board If Auto Size is chosen for Hole Mode 10 above an LVDT calibration must be performed before measurement is allowed See 5 7 Calib

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