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1. 000 0 eee ee 19 3 2 Starting up the Unit usus oats eae ow E qom ade oe awe ae de 19 3 3 Configuration of the standby settings 20 3 4 Charging the battery 0 0c cee eee 21 SENOS is 296358 1608 32b s ee D o9 ac a id A o ttd e e RR 23 SW MET EIU OPPEEREEETERPCTTTTROUTITOTITIQCISS TTE 23 4 2 DISDIaV asc e Re RxSERC A beads REUS Eee xxx boe Eee 28 4 3 Preselected parameters of the EQUOTIP 3 indicating 2 77 TL 29 4 4 Menu overview 0 0 0 0 ce ns 30 4 5 Correction for non vertical impact direction 46 4 6 Setting conversions to other hardness scales or tensile SHENG soara kma aiai aieiaa e a a aa Eini Daa a aeia 52 2007 Proceq SA Contents 4 Setup of plant internal conversion curves 54 4 8 Protocol printouts 650340401 665 44 shoes ue5n LES 62 4 9 Memory management 00 cece eee 71 4 10 User configurations profiles 00005 74 4 11 Help system nnana havehe ada owe Bee ee pe nee aes ee 81 EQUOLINK3 evaluation software 82 5 1 Description and properties 0 0 00 eee 82 902 Installing EQUOLINKS lt 2 5 net ac bene pU n Led ones 83 5 3 First connection between FQUOTIP 3 and the PC 86 5 4 Working with EQUOLINKS 0 0 0 0 eee eee 88 5 5 Software upgrade lt 2 46 sm m9 ERI Qa E EEG EAS ey 98 5 6 EQUOLINK3 help d i di bx Ea dik deg sr nos 4 103
2. nax ai 0 3 mm EM eh aM Fig 6 04 Curvature radii 2007 Proceq SA Operation 107 The unit can only work properly when the impact body is in a particular position in the guide tube at the time of impact on the test surface In the standard position the tip of the impact body is precisely at the end of the tube When concave or convex surfaces are tested the impact body either does not entirely leave the test tube or comes out too far Impact device types Radius Impact device type G Rmin 50 mm 2 0 in Impact device types D DC C and E Rmin 30 mm 1 2 in Special support rings are available to accommodate smaller radii on convex or concave surface see p 130 6 2 Triggering the impact N CAUTION Incorrect triggering of the impact Incorrect measured values When the impact is incorrectly triggered e g the impact device is not correctly positioned the measured values can be incorrect gt Arm the unit and trigger the impact in two separate motions gt Do not carry out an impact in an area that has already been deformed by another impact Measuring procedure J N CAUTION Arming the impact device Damage to the impact device After depressing the loading tube as far as the bottom end stop see Fig 6 05 Arming let it return slowly upward movement to its initial position without letting go of the tube Do not let the loading tube rebound This applies for all EQUOTIP impact de
3. The contact surface of the sample and the surface of the base plate must be level flat and ground smooth The impact must be carried out perpendicular to the coupled surface 2007 Proceq SA Operation 105 Impact devices types Minimum sample thickness for coupling D DC DL E 3 mm 1 8 in G 10 mm 1 25 in C 1 mm 1 25 in Coupling procedure gt Apply a thin layer of coupling paste to the contact surface of the specimen Fig 6 01 Application of coupling paste gt Press the specimen firmly against the base plate and spread the paste using circular motions The coupling process has been carried out properly if there is no longer any metal lic contact between the parts Fig 6 02 Rubbing both parts 106 Operation 2007 Proceq SA gt Carry out the impact vertically on the specimen see p 108 The coupling ensures a rigid connection between the two parts the absence of surface stress on the specimen and thus reliable test values Fig 6 03 Coupled specimen Insufficiently coupled samples produce large variations of individual mea surements L values which are too high and the operation is characterized by a rattling noise upon impact of the test tip Surface curvature of the test piece CAUTION Radius of curvature of the test piece Incorrect measured values gt Make sure that the radius of curvature of the sample surfaces is not less than 30 mm 1 2 inches 4
4. Cost estimate if desired Complete cleaning Repair to specifications Calibration and adjustment Outgoing inspection Maintenance of the impact body To ensure that the impact body is in good condition it should be tested regularly on a test block performance check see p 115 The impact body is subject to wear and can be easily and economically replaced by the user calibration of the impact device is required see p 49 The impact body is assembled in a special manner with critical precision and cannot be repaired 2007 Proceq SA Maintenance storage and care 117 7 2 1 Changing the battery N CAUTION Changing the battery Reset of the lifetime indicator even if the battery is fully charged gt Do not remove or insert the Lithium lon battery while the device is run ning with an external power supply The lifetime indicator can be recalibrated see below The battery compartment is at the bottom on the right side of the indicating device see p 9 gt Push in on the cover of the battery compartment and turn it counter clockwise at the same time The compartment is open and the battery can be replaced The battery can be replaced with another Proceq supplied Lithium lon bat tery or 3 standard size C cells Alkaline NiCd or NiMH NOTE Internal battery charge Only the Proceq supplied Lithium lon battery can be charged internally in the EQUOTIP 3 indicating device gt Clo
5. If a measurement failed there is a visual signal and depending on the sound settings an acoustic one m 17 01 2007 17 16 Lj D amp E osm Lo 600 Hi 750 TT 6 5 HLD D AE n HLD 1 6 76 6 5 i Error Signal not evaluable Menu 46 Select measurement Direction Material Scale n Close Remove Reactivation in sleep mode The indicating device goes into idle mode after a set period of time see p 20 To reactivate the indicating device P Load the impact device trigger the impact or press any key v Previous values are displayed NOTE Handling of impact device DC gt Place the loading stick adjacent to the test area gt Plunge the face of impact device coil side over the stick and press down until it reaches the stop position v The device is now ready for operation 2007 Proceq SA Operation 111 6 3 Conversion deviations Measurements with a set conversion produce a scattering The conversion deviation is the variance resulting from the comparison of measuring values observed with different hardness testing methods It includes 2 compo nents The major share is caused by the fact that there is no clear physical relationship between the various methods The second component results from the circumstance that the comparison of hardness values e g L value and Brinell also includes the measuring deviation of the method being compared to Therefore a conversion between hardness
6. User profiles Change password This dialog allows the user to change the password for the active user profile The EQUOTIP 3 will first prompt the user for the existing password When the correct password is entered the dialog will prompt for the new password and then ask the user to confirm the new password Leaving the password space blank will delete the old password for the active user profile Menu Config Signal compression Setting the EQUOTIP 3 to store the signal in a lower resolution for mat or not store the signal at all will preserve more room for storage of hardness values but may limit the ability to assess potentially bad data through signal evaluation A signal can be stored in different formats Low compression Medium compression High compression 42 Settings 06 09 2006 12 00 HDS g sm Enter new password John Doe fae Navigate Insert letter ABC abc amp 9 Medium compression High compression 4Select next prev entry c Close dropdown list 2007 Proceq SA Menu Config Customer conversions One point calibration One point calibration is based on a standard conversion function Hstg L and shifts this vertically so that the conversion of the speci fied HL value L4 coincides with the known converted value H1 For details see p 54 Two point calibration Two point calibration uses a stan dard conversion function H
7. OFF key Permanently ON A rechargeable battery is inserted and charging Flashing Indicating device is in standby state A battery is charging LED flashes ON most of the time No battery is charging LED flashes OFF most of the time The rechargeable battery is fully charged or not inserted 22 Startup 2007 Proceq SA 4 Settings 4 1 Keypad T The keypad on the indicating r2 GJ ra LFS LFS device is divided into two color groups The gray keys are context sen sitive function keys F1 to F6 and special purpose function keys etc The yellow keys are control keys for navigating through menus or dialog boxes and for confirming settings o9 o 99 a c Fig 4 01 Keypad Function keys in measure mode Selection of the impact direction Display m 17 01 2007 14 13 Ho Emm La aff Hi aff 6 0 HLD D HL 673 662 671 67U 673 6 70 67U It Impact direction a Automatic vertical dawn Diagonal down Horizontal Diagonal up Vertical up Efter independent Hoio i 4Move Up Down w Select Direction Material Scale n EO fe Co eZ Procedure gt Highlight the desired impact direction by using the up or down arrow key gt Select by pressing the key 2007 Proceq SA Settings 23 Selection of the test material Display Material Steel and cast stee Work tool steel Stainless steel Gray cast iron GG Nodular ca
8. device configuration settings Controls user access to view and change printer settings Controls user access to view and change language set tings Controls user access to view and change user interface Date time Controls user access to view and change the date time and format of the display for date and time Display Controls user access to view and change display settings contrast and backlight IP settings Controls user access to view and change the settings for the Ethernet connection Power manager Controls user access to view and change the settings for time to idle and time to standby power modes Sound Controls user access to view and change the audible sig nals for system events Signal compression Controls user access to view and change the settings for how the EQUOTIP 3 handles the raw signal save or do not save the signal signal compression Customer conv Controls user access to view create and change the customer specific conversion curves stored in the EQUOTIP 3 Calibrate probe Controls user access to view and change the calibration for an EQUOTIP impact device 2007 Proceq SA Settings 79 6 Tab Help access to help menu items About EQUOTIP3 Controls user access to view the EQUOTIP 3 hardware and firmware information Show help index Controls user access to view the index of the EQUOTIP 3 online help Show help content Controls user access to view th
9. equotip 3 Portable Hardness Tester Operating Instructions procedgq Proceq SA Ringstrasse 2 CH 8603 Schwerzenbach Switzerland Tel 41 43 355 38 00 Fax 41 43 355 38 12 info europe proceq com Proceq USA Inc 117 Corporation Drive Aliquippa PA 15001 USA Phone 1 724 512 0330 Fax 1 724 512 0331 info usa proceq com Proceq Asia Pte Ltd 12 New Industrial Road 02 02A Singapore 536202 Republic of Singapore Phone 65 6382 3966 Fax 65 6382 3307 info asia proceq com www proceq com Subject to change without notice Copyright 2007 Proceq SA Switzerland 820 351 01E ver 01 2007 Table of contents SL Trm 3 1 4 General information lllllllllleen 3 ta CODI r 3 1 3 Safety instructions aaaea 4 1 4 Designated use 0 ce eee eee 9 1 5 Applied standards and regulations T7 Product description sa ceca De nananana OR RC Rn 8 2 1 Field of application 0 0 0 0 ce ee 8 2 2 Product features nanana aa aaaea ee ee es 9 2 3 Measuring method 0 0 0 ee 13 2A FONCION S 2 v3 dde 9 3 ne eee eee BR we a Gees 14 2 5 Measuring ranges llle 14 2 6 Application examples ee eee 16 2 Measuring CONGIIONS 0 2 2 i 654 24244426550 ex RE Rs 16 2 8 Indentation size on test surface 0 0005 18 cgi D Mm 19 3 1 Connecting the instruments
10. ment in any position 2007 Proceq SA Product description 9 Type of impact device automatically identified backwards compatible with older impact devices Fast measurement display and storage of measured hardness values Integrated conversion of the measured values to other popular hardness scales Large measuring range Online transfer of the measured data to PC or laptop via USB and Ethernet interface Network compatible IP address configuration Static or DHCP RS232 and USB interface for direct connection to a printer Comprehensive data storage and handling Evaluation software EQUOLINK3 for further processing Directory structure file explorer Context sensitive online help system Password protected user profiles device configuration Alphanumeric text input Multiple display languages Visual and audible error messages Adjustable backlight 10 Product description 2007 Proceq SA 2 2 2 Functional description of the impact device Drawing shows status at the moment of triggering the impact impact device loaded ready for impact The impact device is not a user serviceable part The drawing is provided only for operational reference Release button Impact spring Catch chuck Impact body Guide tube Connection cable 4 pole j O oO A W N Loading spring Sensor coil of impact device with ID ROM Support ring oO N Material to be tested
11. Menu Config System settings Sound The EQUOTIP 3 can be configured to sound different audible alarms for different events The user can select a factory defined alarm scheme by choosing from the scheme pick list or sounds can be configured on an individual basis for each event New sound schemes cannot be created gt Click the Set factory defaults button to reset the individual sound settings Change user The active user is changed through this menu item see p 75 gt Press the key to expand the choices gt Scroll with the arrow keys to select the desired user profile or gt Use the and keys to scroll through the choices 40 Settings sound schemes Scheme gs E 7 Set Set factory defaults Set factory defaults Event mm C Errar Warning Warning Info popup Beep low Meas ak Meas ok short Meas failed Meas failed short Mao sound Mao sound Select next prev entry au Show all entries Event Event Melody Melocdy Play amp Select next prev entry w Close dropdown list 2007 Proceq SA Menu Config User profiles gt User profiles User profiles are managed with this menu selection see p 75 gt Select the profile to be changed by using the or key to scroll through the profiles Or gt Use the key to expand all the choices and select with the arrow keys gt Enable disable super user righ
12. Option 1 gt Press the key to open the context sensitive help page This means that the help topic for the current active display screen or menu feature will be displayed gt Navigate with the arrow keys through the help page Close the dialog with the key Option 2 gt Press the key gt Select the menu item Help gt Select the submenu item Show help index to open the index gt Close the dialog with the key or gt Select the submenu item Show help content to open the help man ual 2007 Proceq SA Settings 81 5 EQUOLINK3 evaluation software 5 1 Description and properties EQUOTIP 3 is supplied with its own application software EQUOLINK3 for communication with a PC via Ethernet or USB interface ECMOL INK 3 Menu bar Fie tese rx wew rep Tool bar LG DO s B o m fe i 0 BEE O proceq Dore uam onm ULLLL Dine E ai zi Device E neg m da 218MD 2 706MD Mec TOLD Max BIB D Hin F 1 ps 2 Em 34 7 Hu Cpi Cp aa tree view CX e m TET UTE f oprto 301 000 0040 200 pans CET E Epea mung Mb This ihe eeneg of the me acrurereenh peris eqn L Jap F z map F Table 3 TDHD F ERMD nM WHE F i TWHD 7 T r 7s T d Local tree view Fig 5 01 EQUOLINK3 The software has the following features Connect the EQUOTIP 3 to the PC Simple download by drag amp drop Downloa
13. Sa The installation of the new application soft Finished the upgrade successfully Ware u pg rad e cou Id Device type EQUOTIP3 Send ner cuve take some minutes tacos liiis ag When the installation is OS Version 0 3 9 AL Localization ENU com p l ete Timezone ID Ox0000006e Signature 03000000 b Click Finish gt Restart the device 5 5 2 Operating system upgrade To upgrade the device operating system follow the same procedure as described before in 5 5 1 Application upgrade 5 5 3 Custom upgrade The upgrade in Custom mode provides more options but it is recommend ed for advanced users only Please refer to the help files of the PqUpgrade software for more details 5 5 4 Troubleshooting for software upgrades If an error occurred during the upgrade process gt Follow the instructions of the error message which is displayed on the PC or on the indicating device In case the device still shows the Remote communication information dialog gt Ensure that the device keypad is not locked gt In that case shutdown the device by pressing the ON OFF key longer than 10 seconds 102 EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA NOTE In most cases the errors are timeout issues So if the device shuts down automatically after an operating system upgrade or restarts the new appli cation after an application upgrade the upgrade was successful even if the PC displays an error To check the new software ve
14. Select probe type Enquatip D Select hardness scale HRZ Your conversion will convert HLE to HRC keypad gt In the Enter material name input field admit any material name gt Select the impact device in Select probe type for which the conversion should apply gt Select the conversion scale for Select hardness scale Close the dialog box with B The Polynomial coefficients dialog box opens m 7 17 01 2007 16 41 4 D E a T Polynomial coefficients Enter polynomial coefficients AU r 143 97 A1 528186988 A2 U O00S0S92902 A3 EP U833 99E 00 7 Cee noe I E I Ln keypad gt Enter the known polynomial coefficients in the input fields AO is the constant coefficient A1 linear coefficient A2 quadratic coefficient etc If the polynomial is of lower degree than five the unneeded highest order coefficients must be set to zero 60 Settings 2007 Proceq SA gt Specify a sufficient number of decimal places Otherwise there may be unexpected rounding errors depending on the structure of the polynomial This is important with high order coefficients in particular By internal rounding the displayed coefficients may differ slightly from the entered numbers NOTE Scientific notation The input keypad not only makes it possible to enter digits decimal point and change of sign but also exponents E and E keys for scien tific notation 1 75894E 6 is
15. Xj 26 Ej Distribution parameter estimates The arithmetic mean of the N readings x 1 N X 5 x NES is called the sample mean which is the most natural estimate of the true value Denoting the smallest and the largest measured value by X MUN xf and x max xj respectively a simple measure of the data scatter is given by the sample span R a X max v X min 66 Settings 2007 Proceq SA The problem with these R values is that they generally increase with the sample size N and hence they are only meaningful distribution scatter indi cators for a fixed sample size The sample standard deviation however is a sample size independent statistical measure of the scatter of data In the language of statistics If the measured values are samples of a normal distributed random process with mean value p and variance o2 having the well known bell shaped probability density function MES Q x e OV2T then X is the most efficient unbiased estimator for the distribution mean p and s is an unbiased estimator for the distribution variance c but s is not an unbiased estimator for the distribution standard deviation o In the absence of systematic errors p Uncertainty of the sample mean With measurement series it is normally not important to estimate the param eters of underlying probability distribution u and o2 in case of a normal distribution A more interesting question to answer is how much
16. working memory Paste moves files folders from the working memory into the current folder Delete deletes marked files folders Undelete deletion of files folders is undone NOTE Only the last deletion can be undone with Undelete Sort Lr key Possibility to change the order in which the data is displayed in the explorer All files and folders in the current directory can be sorted by name date value and scale everything in reverse also Mark all key Possibility to mark unmark all files and folders in the current directory Print key Possibility to print a long or short protocol of the selected files folders Also the file and folder structure can be printed as well with the files and folders inside the selected folders Delete key Possibility to delete the selected files folders 2007 Proceq SA Settings 73 4 10 User configurations profiles 4 10 1 User interface The interface preferences can be configured independently for each indi vidual user gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item User interface It is possible to select Keyboard or SMS style as for text input gt Use the key to expand all the choices and select with the arrow keys gt Confirm selection by pressing the key With activating check boxes the individual features can be enabled see p 37 Scroll long filenames will allow the entire file n
17. 15 350 03 001 Support ring Z 14 5 30 350 03 002 Support ring Z 25 50 350 03 003 Support ring HZ 11 13 350 03 004 Support ring HZ 12 5 17 350 03 005 Support ring HZ 16 5 30 350 03 006 Support ring K 10 15 350 03 007 Support ring K 14 5 30 350 03 008 2007 Proceq SA Parts amp accessories 191 Support ring HK 11 13 350 03 009 Support ring HK 12 5 17 350 03 010 Support ring HK 16 5 30 350 03 011 Support ring UN 350 03 012 132 Parts amp accessories 2007 Proceq SA Fig 9 01 Explosion drawing EQUOTIP 3 indicating device 2007 Proceq SA Parts amp accessories 133 9 5 Technical data Indicating device Dimensions 170 x 200 x 45 mm 6 7 x 7 9 x 1 8 in Weight 780 g plus approx 120 g battery pack Unit material Shock resistant ABS plastics Unit display QVGA LCD with LED backlight 4 7 in Resolution 1 HL 1 HV 1 HB 0 1 HRC 0 1 HRB 0 1 HS 1 MPa N mm Internal data storage Over 100 000 measured values Battery type PQ EQ3 Part no 35300029 Rechargeable Lithium lon 182P CGR 18650 45S Recyclable Battery nominal voltage 3 7 V Battery maximum charge voltage 4 2 V Battery nominal capacity 4 3 Ah Battery operation period with fully charged battery Typical 10 hours Input voltage 9 16 V DC Max input current 12 V input voltage 1A Max input current 9 4 V input voltage 1 3 A Operating temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage temperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F Humidity Non condensing
18. 290 HB 1 03 mm 0 041 yin 53 um 2100 yin At 620 HLG 410 HB 0 90 mm 0 035 pin 41 um 1610 yin Approximate hardness conversion for steel 18 Product description 2007 Proceq SA 3 Startup 3 1 Connecting the instruments Fig 3 01 Connection ports RS232 connection for printer Input socket 20 pole for EQUOTIP impact devices 1 2 3 USB port Master for mouse or printer 4 USB port Slave for PC 5 Ethernet connection 6 Connection power supply 12 V DC 1 25A Printer with an RS232 interface Mini DIN to RS232 adapter cable is required Printer with a parallel interface Mini DIN to RS232 and RS232 to parallel adapter cable is required see p 125 3 2 Starting up the unit gt Lift the rubber flaps to uncover the connection ports gt Connect the impact device to the 20 pole input socket of the indicating device gt Connect the power supply unit 12 V 1 25 A to the indicating device use a connector jack with the pole in the center gt Connect the mains connector of the power supply unit to the AC power outlet gt Press ON OFF key until display activates While the device is booting a splash screen the serial no of the unit and the installed software version appear on the display The type of connected impact device will be detected automatically The EQUOTIP 3 is now ready for the first measurement 2007 Proceq SA Startup 19 3 3 Configuration of the standby sett
19. 400 impact body support rings cleaning brush cable 4 pole 1 5 m 4 pole connector cable between 353 00 080 EQ3 indicating device and impact device Impact device C Description available as individual part Part no assembly EQUOTIP 3 basic impact device C 353 00 501 Part no 353 00 500 w o impact body support rings cleaning brush cable 4 pole EQUOTIP impact body C 350 05 003 Support ring D6 350 01 009 Support ring D6a 350 01 010 Cleaning brush D 350 01 008 1 5 m 4 pole connector cable between 353 00 080 EQ3 indicating device and impact device Impact device S Description available as individual part Part no assembly EQUOTIP 3 basic impact device S w o 353 00 201 Part no 353 00 200 impact body support rings cleaning brush cable 4 pole EQUOTIP impact body S 350 71 413 Support ring D6 350 01 009 9 Support ring D6a 350 01 010 Cleaning brush D 350 01 008 1 5 m 4 pole connector cable between 353 00 080 EQ3 indicating device and impact device 128 Parts amp accessories 2007 Proceq SA 9 3 Test blocks 9 3 1 EQUOTIP test blocks with Proceq calibration certificate Test block Impact device Also suitable Other scales calibrated with for use with marked on test block D HRC Proceq calibrated approx 765 LD 55 HRC Part no 350 01 140 G HBW 5 750 Proceq calibrated approx 572 LG 340 HB Part no 350 08 008 9 3 2 EQUOTIPS test blocks with MPA certificate
20. Changing impact direction correction mode gt Press the key gt Select either a for automatic correction or the required impact direction gt Confirm the selection with the key v The new impact direction is set or automatic correction is enabled 4 5 1 Testing the current impact device calibration EQUOTIP 3 impact devices except type DL support automatic direction compensation This compensation function relies on probe specific param eters which are stored in the device by the manufacturer These parameters may change with time or due to external influences To check if the current parameters are still valid gt Connect impact device to indicating device see p 19 gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item Calibrate probe gt Click the Test button or press the key 46 Settings 2007 Proceq SA The following dialog box with a graphical representation of the calibra tion parameters opens Probe calibration ID01 500 0012 Probe calibration test customer bx Fig 4 02 Probe calibration test gt Perform a few vertical down measurements on a solid metal material and observe the measurement point marked on the curve It should not be below G 0 8 Probe calibration ID01 500 0012 Probe calibration test customer 1 Measurement point vertical down 2 Calibration curve Fig 4 03 Calibration test vertical down 2007 Proceq SA Settings 47 gt Perform a f
21. Loading tube The DC model is not equipped with a loading tube it is loaded by means of a separate stick AC N Fig 2 02 Section of impact device CAUTION Disassembling the impact device The devices should not be disassembled disassembly may cause misad justments resulting in inaccurate measurements 2007 Proceq SA Product description 11 2 2 3 Scope of delivery Fig 2 03 Scope of delivery basic unit 1 EQUOTIP 3 Indicating device includes rechargeable battery 2 USB memory stick Operating instructions Firmware EQUOLINK3 PC data evaluation software Training video 12 Product description Oo oO Ff CO USB cable Power supply unit AC adapter Operating instructions Carrying case Quick reference guide 2007 Proceq SA The basic unit is combined with the following items to create the EQUOTIP 3 unit D EQUOTIP impact device D Test block D with conversion of the calibrated values in HRC mean value Proceq calibration Coupling paste Cleaning brush Support ring D6 and D6a Calibration certificate The basic unitis combined with the following items to create the EQUOTIP 3 unit G EQUOTIP impact device G Test block G with conversion of the calibrated values in HB mean value Proceq calibration Cleaning brush Calibration certificate For part numbers other impact devices test blocks and accessories as offe
22. Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tel me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation EQUOLINK3 gt Select Install the software automatically Recommended gt Click Next gt gt Click Continue Anyway The device is now installed and ready to use 87 5 4 Working with EQUOLINK3 Connecting gt Connect indicating device to operational PC with USB or Ethernet cable see p 19 gt Start application EQUOLINK3 Select the Device menu from the menu bar select Connect device in the submenu Or gt Click the 4 symbol in the tool bar The following dialog opens Choose communication type Select the communication type Ethernet m Choose the interface with which the device is connected to the PC Note Only communication types supported by the device are displayed USB devices might be shown as serial Serial port settings or enter COM port number Ethernet settings Device IP address 192 168 0 220 Help lt Back Cancel Help gt Select the communication type If Ethernet is selected Enter the IP address of the
23. Print short protocol ing to the named protocol Print screenshot Permits or denies the New functionality 3 Tab View features of the view menu Bar graph Controls user access to the bar graph view Signal graph Controls user access to the signal graph view Conversion curve Controls user access to the conversion curve view Basic mode Controls user access to the basic mode view Display mean Blocks the user from changing the current setting for dis playing mean values Set bar graph range Blocks the user from changing the current setting for the vertical display range of the bar graph in Bar graph view Multiple series bar graph Blocks the user from changing the current setting for displaying series data in the bar graph single or multiple series Scale bar width Blocks the user from changing the current setting for the bar with in the bar graph display 4 Tab Memory features of data storage Change record Blocks the user from changing the setting for automatic save at the end of a measurement series disk button Set save folder Blocks the user from modifying the selected folder for storing data Rename Permits or denies the user from being able to rename a file or folder Explorer Controls user access to the Explorer feature for data review and management Info Controls user access to view the memory properties summary information 78 Settings 2007 Proceq SA 5 Tab Config
24. Scale n dose Remove Basic mode m 17 01 2007 14 42 SD ohm Measured values are displayed in Lo 350 Hi 575 424 large digits 234 4275 HY x 375 n 4 Min 234 Max 427 i Steel and cast steel Hv n s Specimena3 Menu Select measurement Direction Material Scale n dose Remove Signal graph m 17 01 2007 14 43 HD Rm 5 im Displays the measurement signal 42 HY D from the impact device TT 424 234 416 427 1 Steel and cast steel rimen amp 3 Menu Select measurement Direction Material Scale n dose Remove 32 Settings 2007 Proceq SA Menu View Conversion function m 17 01 2007 14 44 Hp Eg nmm In addition to the measured values Lo 350 Hi 575 427 HV D the current conversion curve is dis 1000H E S played The measured values are y 1 424 shown on the graph Limit values Fi 234 are displayed as horizontal lines on 416 the graph t27 cimenAs Menu Select measurement Direction Material Scale n dose Remove Display mean x bar amp 17 01 2007 17 15 Hoo oS The mean value is displayed as the Hi 730 Tr 6 6 HLD D main result when the mean function E is enabled 676 Max NOTE The symbol for mean is dis 2 Min played next to the hardness value 28 R HLD n 674 a 673 679 of Menu Select measurement Direction Material Scale n More New Set bar graph range m 17 01 2007 14 50 HD um The scale of the y a
25. all files folders for group operations i e move delete by pressing the key 2007 Proceq SA Settings 71 Showing the content of files folders gt Select required file folder with up down arrow keys gt Open it by pressing the key gt Show the previous next file by pressing the or key gt Close the file by pressing the key Directory structure Select record folder El Equatip 3 3 Testers Fla TesterB E Location1 Location 4 Move cursor Expand colapse Select Mew Rename Print Delete gt Press the key to open the folder tree gt Select folders with the up down arrow keys gt Expand collapse subtrees with the or key gt Enter a selected folder with the key gt Create a new folder with the key gt Rename existing folders with the key gt Print the folder organization tree directly to an attached printer with the key gt Delete a selected folder with the key 72 Settings 2007 Proceq SA Functions File key Possibility to create a new folder and to rename move cut paste delete or undelete files and folders New folder opens a Keyboard for inputting a new folder name Rename opens a Keyboard for changing the name of the marked file folder Move opens the folder tree to select folder to which marked files folders are to be moved to Cut greyed out marked files folders and writes them into the
26. and or product liability will be forfeited gt Observe the operating instructions and regulations Otherwise the manufacturer s warranty obligation will not apply CAUTION Samples that are too hard Damage to the impact body tip gt Do not use on hard metals or ceramics gt Make sure that the hardness of the sample does not exceed the fol lowing hardness values 890 HLD 955 HV 68 HRC for impact devices D C DL S E 960 HLC 1010 HV 70 HRC for impact device C 750 HLG 645 HB for impact device G N CAUTION Indentation points from hardness measurement Testing leaves marks on the sample gt Observe the values listed in the chapter Indentation size on test surface see p 18 6 Safety 2007 Proceq SA NOTE Properly dispose of the Lithium lon battery Batteries cause environmental pollution gt For recycling bring the rechargeable batteries back to the supplier 1 5 Applied standards and regulations ASTM A956 02 USA DIN 50156 1 2 3 Germany DIN EN ISO 18265 2003 International 2007 Proceq SA Safety 2 Product description 2 1 Field of application The hardness tester EQUOTIP 3 is designed for testing metallic materials the hardness of which ranges from very low to very high values Hardness testing can be performed directly on site and in any position Typical appli cations for the EQUOTIP instruments are large heavy workpieces which could only be transported
27. block see next page The EQUOTIP 3 Part no 353 10 050 basic unit gives the customer the opportunity to create his own EQUOTIP hardness tester unit for his specific measuring require ments 2007 Proceq SA Parts amp accessories 125 9 1 2 Part no 353 00 083 353 00 084 353 00 080 353 00 086 351 90 018 353 00 082 353 00 029 353 00 085 353 99 011 353 00 037 350 01 009 350 01 010 350 01 008 350 08 004 350 08 005 350 08 006 350 01 015 350 01 007 Wear parts 9 2 Impact device D assembly Part no 353 00 100 126 Accessories Impact device cable existing EQ2 impact device to new EQ3 indicating device Impact device cable new EQ3 impact device to existing EQ2 indicating device EQ3 impact device cable 1 5 m 4 pole EQ3 impact device extension cable 5 m 4 pole USB cable 1 8 m EQUOTIP 3 RS232 adapter cable for connection to printer Rechargeable EQ3 battery Power supply unit AC adapter EQUOTIP 3 carrying case with cut out for test block except G and accessories EQUOTIP 3 neck wrist strap Support ring D6 Support ring D6a Cleaning brush D Support ring G6 Support ring G6a Cleaning brush G Coupling paste Can Loading stick impact device DC Impact devices Description available as individual part EQUOTIP 3 basic impact device D 353 00 101 w o impact body support rings cleaning brush cable 4 pole EQUOTIP impact body D DC 350 01
28. by scatter of the measured quantity itself A statistical answer to the second question is provided by the sample process capability coefficient Cp Let L denote the lower and U the upper limit U L i 6s 68 Settings 2007 Proceq SA In other words Cy is the tolerance band width in units of six times the esti mated standard deviation A process is conventionally considered capable if Cp is greater than unity If either L or U is not specified or if N 1 Cp is not defined The sample process capability coefficient Cox is defined by C min Z E 3s 3s if both the lower and upper tolerance limit is specified If only a lower limit L or only an upper limit U is set Cp is defined by x L U x Ca or Cy T respectively When neither L nor U is given or if N 1 Cp cannot be calcu lated Cpk may answer the first of the above questions which is normally the more interesting one Assuming for a moment that s is a very good estimate of the true standard deviation Cp 2 1 indicates that more than 99 7 of the individual measurements of hypothetical very large series are expected to be in tolerance provided the underlying distribution is normal Unfortunately with small measurement series we cannot be sure that sis a good estimate of o Taking series of N measurements of the same quantity repeatedly will typically yield a sequence of sample standard deviations which scatter over a relatively wide range C
29. click Browse ProceqE QUOLINK3 C Don t create a Start Menu folder 84 EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA fe Setup EQUOLINK3 mE If necessary Uno cde dade Fa be performed gt Select additional icons gt Click Next gt Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing EQUOLINK3 then click Next Additional icons Create a Quick Launch icon i Setup EQUOLINK3 jl gt Check the settings Ready to Install H rds is now ready to begin installing EQUOLINKS on your computer Ly gt C l ck i nsta Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings Destination location C Programme Proceq EQUOLINKS Start Menu folder Proceg EQUOLINKS i Setup EQUOLINK3 3 gt Click Finish Completing the EQUOLINK3 Setup The installation is com Ly Wizard plete Setup has finished installing EQUOLINKS on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup 2007 Proceq SA EQUOLINK3 85 5 3 First connection between EQUOTIP 3 and the PC Installation of the USB driver The USB driver establishes the communication between the device and the PC software via a USB interface Normally the driver is installed automatically with installing the EQUOLINK3 software see previous section If not the operating system of the PC prompts the user t
30. corresponding dots in the diagram will normally be located in a small cluster right below the 0 dots The second number on the top of the diagram is increased by one with each measurement If there is an outlier gt Delete it by clicking the Undo last button or pressing the key 50 Settings 2007 Proceq SA gt Select impact direction 180 up and perform at least three horizontal measurements on a solid metallic block Another cluster of dots will be displayed in the lower right of the plot Outliers can be removed as described above The right most number on the top is increased by one with each measurement gt Ensure that the Manufacturer calibration check box is disabled gt Click the Test button or press the key to check the calibration The Probe calibration test dialog opens gt To check the calibration function see the previous section 4 5 1 NOTE Correction function If the intersection point of the correction function curve with the vertical 90 line is considerably below G 0 G 90 lt 0 3 the impact body is probably decelerated by excessive friction P Clean the impact device and repeat the calibration procedure If the problem persists the impact device mechanics may be worn out gt Press the key to close the test dialog The test dialog is closed and the Probe calibration dialog opens again If the calibration procedure has to be repeated gt Click the Restart bu
31. device gt Click Next gt 88 EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA The following dialog opens Device search result and selection Finished device search Found device s Select the device serial number E301 000 0040 IP 192 168 0 220 Info about the selected device Device type EQLIOTIP3 Serial number E301 000 0040 Application Version 1 0 0 Hardware revision A2 OS Version 1 0 0 Localization ENU Timezone ID 0x0000006e Signature 03000000 lt Back Cancel Help V The device is found Information about the device are displayed gt Click Finish V The folder tree of the device is shown in the tree view On the indicating device display the following screen is shown Remote communication information Information Device locked from a remote program i Menu 2007 Proceq SA EQUOLINK3 NOTE Connection problems using EQUOLINK3 gt Select the Help menu from the menu bar gt Select EQUOLINK3 Help in the submenu or click the symbol in the toolbar The online help opens 5 4 1 Tool bar TEENETE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 Connect PC to device Change device settings Start PqUpgrade OS and application upgrade Copy selected table content as text Copy selected table content as picture Export table content as txt format Print table content Change application settings Show hide statistics of the selected measurement series Show hide extended
32. function Hgtg L is shown in grey gt In the Range min and Range max input fields enter the interval in the converted scale for which the conversion function should apply The limits of the validity range are marked in the diagram by horizontal lines 56 Settings 2007 Proceq SA NOTE Validity range Only relatively small areas are recommended corresponding to no more than 100 HL for conversion functions generated using one point calibra tion gt If necessary click the Properties button or press the key to change the impact device type or material name The original conversion function specification cannot be changed at that time gt Click the Create button or press the key to save the created con version function 4 7 2 Two point calibration Two point calibration uses a standard conversion function Hstg L and adds a straight line so that the resulting conversion function H L passes through two known points L4 H L4 and Lo H L Hsta L2 Ho Hstg L4 H1 H L Hsta L Hsta L1 H4 L L4 L2 L4 Two point calibration is typically used if at least two workpieces with known and significantly distinct hardness values in the required scale are available The workpieces to be measured are made from the same material and are neither significantly harder than the hardest reference piece nor significantly softer than the softest reference piece 2007 Proceq SA Settings 57 Pro
33. ick Next gt devicetype you have Choose how the upgrade should be performed Express recommended Most decisions are made automatically The device will be updated with the most recent version s From the server C Custom Gives you more options You can change settings upgrade from a local File downgrade to an older version cma Choose Devicetype gt Select Equotip3 gt Click Next gt Please choose the devicetype you want to upgrade Select the devicetype Equotip3 v Before you press next connect the device with the PC and switch its power on lt Back Cancel 2007 Proceq SA EQUOLINK3 99 Choose communication type gt Select communication Select the communication type type If Ethernet is selected Choose the interface with which the device is connected to the PC Note Only communication types supported by the device are displayed b E nte r the P ad d ress of LISB devices might be shown as serial i the device Serial port settings IV or enter COM port number If the P add ress IS Ethernet settings unkown Device IP address Select menu item Config select submenu Lee item System settings select IP settings The current IP address will be displayed in the top bar of the IP set tings dialog box gt Click Next gt Device search result and selection S The device is found in the network Information about the Select the device
34. is con nected Date and time Automatic storage Type of connected impact device D Printing not active Ethernet interface ON USB connection to PC not connected Battery state Impact direction Material type independent gt No conversion Hardness scale HLD Number of measure ments in a series 5 Name of the measure ment series Low and high limit set tings Display of mean value Active navigation keys Context sensitive func tion keys F1 to F6 2007 Proceq SA 4 3 Preselected parameters of the EQUOTIP 3 indicating device Scale HLD if available for connected impact device type NOTE This is a conversion for impact device type S E DL ie AMe3mmtes O O Backlight brightness 2007 Proceq SA Settings 29 4 4 Menu overview gt Press the key The main menu is opened gt Navigate with the arrow keys through the menu items Structure of the menus Main Menu Measurement View Memory Config Legend Menu items labeled with signify that other settings are available Menu items labeled with signify that a submenu is available 30 Settings 2007 Proceq SA The main menu has the following submenus Direction Selection of the impact direction 1 on Material 2 Selection of the material 3 i l Scale F3 Selection of the hardness scale F4 Selection of the number of values for a measurement series F F L
35. of the connected indicating device is displayed in the upper folder tree SPE quotios SE E301 000 0040 Folders cr EN Standard cnv cnv folder E NewMateriall D HB cnv conversion files stored in the device NewMaterial _D HB cnv NewMaterial3_G HB cnv eqm folder Lj NewMaterial D HB cnv measurement series files stored in the Mewflaterial D MPa cny device log folder log files stored in the device El 5 eqm Context menu EY amp eqm Lj 8 egm HED A E eed cating device and PC i lo 22 Disconnect the connection between indi Disconnect Wa Equntip35E lag Equntip35E _00 log Eguotip35E_01 log Equatip35E z lag Equntip35E 03 lng Equatip35E 04 lag Equatip35E 5 lag Equnatip35E amp lag Equatip35E OF log ire mm TOUTE TOUTE ee TOTTE TOUTE TOUTE In CMM 0930393090936 92 EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA Local tree view The data of the local PC is displayed in the lower folder tree Data can be copied from device to PC by drag and drop Folders ih y E E LZ NewMaterialt D HB cnv cnv folder the checked conversion files 1 NewMaterial2 D HB cnv p A NewMaterial3_G_HB cnv are loaded and can be selected as cus 11 7 NewMaterial D HB cnv g LZ NewMaterial_D_MPa cny LZ Standard cnv tomer defined material hep eam j Set default root eqm folder the checked measurement T r3 lm dni series files are displayed in the table one Create folder
36. statistics of the selected measurement series Show hide device settings of the selected measurement series Show hide device information of the selected measurement series Show hide comment of the selected measurement series Show hide single values of the selected measurement series Show hide background color in the table of the selected measurement series Open help file of the EQUOLINK3 application CON OO FP WN Ne uds Lack O O A c0 F5 o O 90 EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA 5 4 2 Application settings gt Select menu item File and submenu item Application settings from the menu bar or Select from the tool bar v The following dialog opens Application Settings Select language English m Select local data folder D idata Default Folder My Computer Date Time format 11 09 2006 2 42 PM Date Format Time Format MMiddiyyyy v h mm tt v OK Reset Cancel Several settings can be made First list box language is selectable Input field path of local data folder local or server can be selected Activate checkbox to set the local folder My Computer as default folder Second and third list boxes Format for date and time can be set gt Click OK to confirm settings Or gt Click Reset to restore the default settings Or gt Click Cancel to discard changes 2007 Proceq SA EQUOLINK3 91 5 4 3 Views Device tree view The data
37. the sample mean is expected to deviate from the true mean p Provided the underlying distribution is normal the probability that the distri bution mean and the sample mean differ in magnitude by more than Stana TE p ES is less than a a is called significance level and is conventionally chosen to be 0 05 5 1 a is called the confidence level The factor ta 2n 1 is a quantile of the t distribution with N 7 degrees of freedom No closed formula is known to calculate t distribution quantiles as a function of a and N 2007 Proceq SA Settings 67 Approximate values for a 0 05 and some sample sizes N are given in the table below N to 025 N 1 X20 05 N 1 ra 10 2 262 16 919 1 960 DEI Example N 5 X 5142 s 2 14 then 6 2 776 2 14 N5 2 66 So there is a 95 probability that the true distribution mean is in the range 514 2 2 66 that is between 510 54 and 516 86 Process capabilities Different questions may arise if tolerance limits are specified Assume that the measured quantity scatters over a certain range e g hardness values on an inhomogeneous surface Hardness is measured at a few random locations How sure can one be that hardness is in tolerance at any point of the surface And Is the data scatter small enough so that the distribution fits conveniently into the tolerance band Note that we assume here that data scatter is not caused by random measurement errors of a constant quantity but
38. to a hardness testing machine in a laboratory with great difficulty It is especially suitable for applications in which standard indentation hardness testing is either not feasible or not economical The hardness tester EQUOTIP 3 comprises an indicating device and an impact device It is based on the rebound hardness testing method accord ing to Leeb It is for testing the hardness of all material surfaces over a large range of hardness quickly and independently The unit displays in the hardness scales of Leeb HL Vickers HV Brinell HB Rockwell HRA HRB HRC Shore HS Tensile strength for steel Rm Customer specific conversion Dynamic L values are converted to equivalent static hardness values e g HV HB and HRC with a certain conversion scattering see p 112 8 Product description 2007 Proceq SA 2 2 Product features 2 2 1 Electronic indicating device 7 6 Fig 2 01 Electronic indicating device 1 Status LED 5 Impact device type D 2 ON OFF key 6 Battery compartment 3 Connection ports 7 Keypad 4 LCD display The electronic indicating device EQUOTIP 3 represents a user friendly microprocessor controlled measuring system characterized by the following benefits Calculation of mean value standard deviation and range Impact direction automatically detected and corrected after calibration high measuring accuracy in every impact direction convenient measure
39. values contains inaccuracies from the outset This applies not only to conversion of the L value into static indentation hardness values but also for converting from one static hardness measuring method to another The conversion deviations HB HV etc represent standard deviations i e 68 of all materials tested to date fell within the specified variance range Comparing hardness values with each other is thus always subject to inac curacies This not only holds true for the conversion of the L value to static hardness values but also for the conversion of one static hardness value to another If the measurement series is not yet closed a conversion scale can be selected at any time before during or after the measuring process press More to reopen it gt Press the key Select material gt Confirm selection with 2 gt Press the key Select hardness scale gt Confirm selection with 2 The new conversion is set 112 Operation 2007 Proceq SA NOTE Automatic data storage Irrespective of the measurement settings all data are automatically stored as original L values with impact direction and date time When converting the values into other scales no additional conversion errors will be introduced Setting new conversion after statistics are calculated gt Press the rs key gt Follow same procedure as described before v After confirming the new material and hardness scale
40. view and show detailed information Change date time gt Double click in date field The field becomes editable gt Change date with arrow buttons Or gt Double click in time field The field becomes editable gt Change time with arrow buttons lieasjzoce mm il 08 15 2006 bil T2 PM gt Click outside the field or press ENTER to confirm changes Change impact direction gt Double click in impact direction field Context menu opens gt Select required impact direction fs Vertical dawn Diagonal down Horizontal 7 Diagonal up Vertical up 1 a Automatic 94 EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA Change material scale gt Double click in material or scale field Context menu opens gt Select required material and scale Material Scale WEE dedere 1 Steeland cast steel HLD LeebD 0 999 HLD Min 774 HLD 2 Worktool steel gt HB Brinell 81 654 HB CpMin 3 Stainless steel gt HV Vickers 81 955 HV 4 Gray cast iron GG gt HRB Rockwell B 38 100 HRB Equotip D 5 Nodular cast iron GGG HRC Rockwell C 20 68 HRC 6 Cast aluminium alloys gt HS Shore 30 99 HS 7 Brass gt MPa Tensile strength b 8 Bronze gt HLS LeebS 374 962 HLS NewMater 2 Wrought copper alloys gt HLE LeebE 295 918 HLE Min HB Customer defined gt HLDL LeebDL 562 987 HLDL Change Limits gt Select x from the tool ba
41. you accept all the condi Please read the following License Agreement Y ou must accept the terms of this ti ons agreement before continuing with the installation E SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT gt Select acce pt the PROCEGQ PROVIDES THE SOFTWARE OFFERED HERE UNDER THE W FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY INSTALLING COPYING OR agreement OTHER USE OF THE SOFTWARE THE CUSTOMER INDICATES HIS ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS P Click Next 1 Subject Proceq offers the following for use Software for data transfer from Proceq testing instruments to Notebook or Workstation The software supported operating systems and system requirements are specified in the relevant product descriptions Y I do not accept the agreement fe Setup EQUOLINK3 Select the destination Select Destination Location folder for the installation Where should EQUOLINKS be installed E gt Click Next gt Setup will install EQUOLINKS into the following folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse C Prog rammeNProceq E QU DLINK3 At least 3 3 MB of free disk space is required fie Setup EQUOLINK3 J If necessary e the program s shortcuts Select the folder in the start menu Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder gt Cli ck N ext gt To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder
42. 004 Support ring D6 350 01 009 Support ring D6a 350 01 010 Cleaning brush D 350 01 008 1 5 m 4 pole connector cable between 353 00 080 EQ3 indicating device and impact device Parts amp accessories 2007 Proceq SA Impact device G Description available as individual part assembly EQUOTIP 3 basic impact device G 353 00 301 Part no 353 00 300 w o impact body support rings cleaning brush cable E pole s 1 5 m 4 pole connector cable between 353 00 080 EQ3 indicating device and impact device Impact device DC Description available as individual part assembly EQUOTIP 3 basic impact device DC 353 00 111 Part no 353 00 110 w o impact body support rings cleaning brush cable 4 pole EQUOTIP impact body D DC 350 01 004 Support ring D6 350 01 009 Support ring D6a 350 01 010 Loading stick 350 01 007 Cleaning brush D 350 01 008 1 5 m 4 pole connector cable between 353 00 080 EQ3 indicating device and impact device Impact device DL Description available as individual part assembly EQUOTIP 3 basic impact device DL 353 00 121 Part no 353 00 120 w o impact body support rings cleaning brush cable 4 pole _ 1 5 m 4 pole connector cable between 353 00 080 EQ3 indicating device and impact device 2007 Proceq SA Parts amp accessories 127 Impact device E Description available as individual part Part no assembly EQUOTIP 3 basic impact device E w o 353 00 401 Part no 353 00
43. 1 2193 271 2193 271 2193 271 2193 271 2193 271 2193 1 Steel and cast steel Vickers HV 81 955 80 950 HB 451 846 2 3 451 846 451 846 mus Are faves mes mm mm mm owe ewe ow exo m js ss Lee s was ser 20 108 mam 58r codwskeds wees Ow snas sss sri wesm o9 mew HRC arer aver zoo mee mer 14 Product description 2007 Proceq SA group test method p pc DL G E S C 3 Stainless steel and high temperature resistant steel Vickers HV 85802 Brinell HB 85655 88 668 Rockwell HRC 20 62 19 64 4 Cast iron lamellar graphite GG ermer He we foss vees w foss Rowo e arse 5 Cast iron nodular graphite GGG Rockwell HRC 2 684 fs 6 Cast aluminum alloys Brinell HB Rockwell HRB 24 86 7 Copper zinc alloys brass Rockwell HRB 195 To o Too o scumrcusnaoysero TT Bind HB 60200 a Wrought copper alloys lowalloyed Bind HB 45315 Suitability of specific materials for each group on request Main materials for each group can also be accessed by referencing the context sensitive help menu 87 861 119 934 105 656 21 64 70 104 21 167 23 85 o gt T P Z B o 2007 Proceq SA Product description 15 2 6 Application examples Hardness tests on already assembled machines or steel and cast con structions e g on heavy and large work pieces or on permanently installed syst
44. 2 d n log folder the checked log files can be ui Refresh opened in an external text editor FA 6 eqm 7 Check selected Fy Seam aes Context menu l 7n EquotpaSE og L Uncheck selected Set default root set default folder My m s Equotip3SE 00 log jj Uncheck all Computer O F Equotip3SE 01 log O 3 Equotip35E 02 log Set as root selected folder is set as root LI Li Equotip3SE 03 log L Equotip35E 04 log Create folder new folders can be created Equotip3SE 05 log Equotip3SE 06 log Delete folders or files also by pressing DEL key Refresh update folder tree Check selected activate checkbox eqm file is shown in the table Check all activate all checkboxes all eqm files are shown in the table Uncheck selected deactivate checkbox Uncheck all deactivate all checkboxes 5 4 4 Table features Edit fields Table fields with an arrow can be edited With mouse gt Click on the field to select it Selected field will be highlighted with a white outline gt Click again to edit the field gt Click outside the edited field to save changes 2007 Proceq SA EQUOLINK3 93 With PC keyboard gt Select the field by using the cursor keys gt Press SPACE to edit the field gt Press ENTER or ESC to save changes Show details gt Double click in name field of a measurement series to expand collapse the
45. 5 2 Impact device calibration Probe specific parameters must be measured again if The impact body has been changed Device calibration test as described above shows deviations greater than 0 2 from the curve value at the impact direction Recalibration of the probe is recommended if The impact device has been cleaned The impact device has not been used for a longer time Particular high accuracy is required Procedure gt Connect the impact device to the indicating device see p 19 gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item Calibrate probe 2007 Proceq SA Settings 49 i The following dialog box opens 5 Measurement counters for Impact direction the three directions J 0 down 6 Cluster of measurement 0 90 horiz points 180 up 8 Manufacturer calibration use Select Toggle Test Undo Restart Fig 4 06 Probe calibration gt Select impact direction 0 down and perform at least three vertical down measurements on a solid metallic body In the plot on the right for each measurement a dot is displayed and the left of the three numbers is increased by one The dots should be grouped close together If there is an outlier gt Delete it by clicking the Undo last button or pressing the rs key gt Select impact direction 90 horiz and perform at least three horizontal measurements on a solid metallic body The
46. 9096 max Interfaces RS232 Ethernet USB 1 1 Input socket impact device 20 pole Electromagnetic compatibility EMC DIN EN 61000 6 2 61000 6 3 61000 4 2 up to 61000 4 6 61000 4 11 DIN EN 55022 CE 134 Parts amp accessories 2007 Proceq SA PRODUCT REGISTRATION Warranty Card Product Instrument type EQUOTIP 3 Fax it to Proceq Proceq Europe Fax 41 0 43 355 38 12 Proceq USA Inc Fax 1 724 512 0331 Proceq Asia Pte Ltd Fax 65 6382 3307 Online Registration Link to Online Registration www proceq com Select your area North South America Europe Africa Asia Pacific Use the Link Register proceq
47. QUOTIP 3 will preserve data from an active open measurement series Set series file name Possibility to change the name of the measurement series NOTE The EQUOTIP 3 record function must be turned on for this function to be enabled 2007 Proceq SA Settings Measurement View Memory Config Help v Record Set record file name Set record folder ae Explorer Properties 2 664 3 668 200 663 4 Material independent Specimen amp 3 far Navigate w Select x Close Direction Material Scale n 400 More New m 17 01 2007 14 55 EjD im Enter series filename fae Navigate Insert letter ABC abc amp 9 Delete 35 Menu Memory Set save folder The folder for automatic data storage can be set Directories can be created modified or deleted after confirmation The root directory EQUOTIP 3 is protected and cannot be deleted or changed by the user Explorer The EQUOTIP 3 explorer is used to configure and manage the internal data storage see p 71 Commands are programmed and assigned to the function keys F1 to F6 NOTE The assignment of the func tion keys changes depending on the current menu Properties Displays information about storage status as well as the number and type of files meas files the stored measure ment series help files the files which estab lish the online help system l
48. Test Blocks D MPA G MPA E MPA and S MPA are calibrated in accordance with the dynamic hardness value L by Proceq SA and to the static hardness value of Rockwell HRC or Brinell HB by an independent traceable test laboratory These test blocks are supplied with 2 separate certificates a certificate to the EQUOTIP L value Proceq SA and a certificate to Brinell or Rockwell MPA Type identification reference values etc are engraved on the test blocks see examples below Test block Impact device Also suitable Other scales calibrated with for use with marked on test block D HRC MPA calibrated approx 765 LD 55 HRC Part no 350 01 139 G G HBW 5 750 MPA calibrated approx 572 LG 340 HB Part no 350 08 009 2007 Proceq SA Parts amp accessories 129 Test block Impact device Also suitable Other scales calibrated with for use with marked on test block E not Only available as MPA applicable calibrated approx 813 LE 64 HRC Part no 350 01 135 S not Only available as MPA applicable calibrated approx 876 LS 64 HRC Part no 350 01 125 9 4 Support rings 9 4 1 Standard support rings eS uu o Support ring D6a 350 01 010 Support ring G6 350 08 004 Support ring G6a 350 08 005 Support ring DL 350 71 314 130 Parts amp accessories 2007 Proceq SA 9 4 2 Optional support rings for curved or special geometries Set of support rings 350 03 000 12 pcs Support ring Z 10
49. ace it if neces Sary gt Clean the impact device and repeat the test Mean value too low gt Change the impact device and repeat the test If the impact device still shows excessive deviations Do not use the impact device anymore and send it in to the manufacturer to be checked With smaller deviations the L value can be corrected until the next service according to the following formula L L L e _ Lactual 764 Example Ly 582 5 4L Lr corrected mean value 574 L L read OFF mean value during testing a sample 582 L Lref reference value from standard test block 164 L L actual actual value when carrying out measurement operation at the test block 114 L 116 Maintenance storage and care 2007 Proceq SA 7 2 Maintenance A CAUTION Incorrectly performed maintenance Cancellation of the warranty and liability claims gt Always send faulty equipment to an authorized Proceq service center gt Periodically ensure correct functioning on a calibrated test block gt Have the unit calibrated by an authorized Proceq service center once a year NOTE Maintenance by specialist dealer International quality standards recommend an annual general check and recalibration of the EQUOTIP 3 by a specialist dealer Every repair carried out by Proceg takes place according to the ISO 9001 quality system and includes the following services Receiving inspection Troubleshooting and diagnostics
50. ame to scroll across the screen if it is to long to be displayed all at once Scroll to see active user profile will rotate the time and date display with the active user profile every 6 seconds Show navigation help bar enables the on screen active key hints to be displayed Show status bar displays the measurement setup impact direction impact device conversion etc Show global status bar on top displays the time amp date and connec tion icons at the top of the display Show warning when changing material scale display an information box when the material or scale are to be changed 74 Settings 2007 Proceq SA 4 10 2 User profiles Changing active user profile gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item User profiles gt gt Select submenu item Change user gt Use the key to expand all the choices and select with the arrow keys su means super user who is a user that can edit other user files There must always be at least 1 super user profile present identifies the current active user gt Confirm selection by pressing the key New user profile is active A login screen will appear upon exit pressing key if a password is enabled for the selected user see p 76 Creating a new user profile gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item User profiles gt gt Select submenu item User profiles gt Sele
51. and metallic powder from the impact body gt Clean the guide tube with the cleaning brush accessory gt If necessary clean the gaps with a pneumatic pump no compressed air Do not apply oil grease or other lubricants to any parts for the impact device After cleaning gt Test the calibration of the impact device see p 49 and recalibrate it if necessary 7 4 2 Indicating device gt Clean the display with a clean dry cloth after each use gt Clean any dirty input socket with a clean dry brush 2007 Proceq SA Maintenance storage and care 121 8 Troubleshooting Problem description Problem solution No display Indicating device is in standby state gt Press any key load the impact device or gt Perform a measurement Discharged battery gt Charge battery see p 21 Indicating device is too cold gt Go to a room with higher temperatures Poor cable contact or cable broken gt Insert cable fully or replace cable Device has crashed or did not completely shut down gt Press and hold the ON OFF key for at least 10 seconds gt Press the ON OFF key again to switch ON the indicating device No impact Impact body is not inserted or incorrectly inserted in the impact unit gt Insert the impact body correctly Impact body is not released or cannot be armed gt Use new impact body gt Have the impact device checked or replace the impact device Measured val
52. anguage dlls the available lan guages of the application software Curves the stored customer conversion curves Others other stored data like application upgrades logfiles etc 36 Settings Select record folder o Equotip 3 1 E Testers Fal TesterB E Locationi 2 eee 4 Move cursor Expand colapse Select Mew Rename Print Delete File explorer 14 84 MB free CJ I Tod E Name Date Time Scale EE 1701 07 15 15 669 HLE E Specimens 1701 07 15 15 6 3 HLO E Specimens 1701 07 15 16 44 HRC E Specimenas 1701 07 15 16 44 HRC E Specimens 1701 07 15 16 44 HRC E Specimens 170107 15 17 429 Hw E SpecimenB1 1701 07 15 17 6 1 HLE 9 SpecimenBe 17 01 07 15 17 666 HLD E3ISpecimenE3 17 01 07 15 18 660 HLD ae Change folder Select Mark unmark 4 Show File Sort Mark all Print Delete Memory properties 1 Used Used Free Total 279 kB 14 8 MB 15 1 MB 5 00 kB OB UB DB 274 kB Curves Others 10 meas files 0 help files D language dlls 2007 Proceq SA Menu Config Language Language of the application soft ware and the online help can be selected The arrow keys will cycle between the operating language and help language Active keys and their function will be shown on the hint line at the bottom of the display User interface The interface preferences can be configured independently for each individual user It
53. ating instructions N DANGER Dangers that can lead to severe injuries or death A WARNING Dangers that can lead to severe injuries or considerable damage to prop erty 4 Safety 2007 Proceq SA N CAUTION Dangers that can lead to injuries or damage to property CAUTION Dangers that can lead to slight damage to property NOTE This denotes important information 1 4 Designated use Only utilize the unit according to its designated use EQUOTIP 3 is for testing the hardness of surfaces quickly and indepen dently The hardness tester measures the Leeb hardness HL using the rebound method according to Leeb Conversions of the determined Leeb hardness to other static hardness values see p 112 are programmed for the following hardness values Brinell HB Vickers HV Rockwell HRA HRB HRC Shore HS for metal and tensile strength for steel Rm The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation gt Only use the device to measure surface hardness gt Never carry out unauthorized conversions or modifications to the device Only replace faulty components with original Proceq spare parts These are the only parts that are guaranteed to fulfil the safety require ments to the full extent 2007 Proceq SA Safety 5 gt Only connect or install accessory parts when they have been expressly approved by Proceq If other parts are connected or installed claims
54. cedure Two reference objects with known hardness values H4 and H in the desired scale as different as possible from one another are required gt Measure the hardness values with the impact device for which the conversion should be performed in the corresponding HL scale see chapter 6 The means of at least 10 to 15 HL values should be formed The individual readings should be taken in the same area where the indentations of the standard scale measurements are located gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item Customer conversions gt Select submenu item Two point conversions The Properties dialog box opens gt Make settings in the same way as for One point calibration Close the dialog box with 5 The Two point dialog box opens The specified material name is indi cated in square brackets The selected standard conversion function Hgg L is sketched in the diagram Tro point SpecialSteel HB Range min 50 Properties Create Increment decrement value m Keypad Prop Create gt In the box at the top left HLD in this example enter the measured hardness L4 in HL of the softer of the two reference pieces gt In the box at the top right HB in this example enter the known hard ness H4 in the converted scale gt In the second line enter the measured HL hardness L and the known converted hardness Hp of the harder reference workpiece 58 S
55. ct button New gt Confirm by pressing the key gt Enter a name for the profile gt Close the Name new profile dialog box with the key gt Assign access rights to the new profile see p 76 Close the Access rights dialog box with the key gt Select button Yes Anew user profile is created and saved Close the User profiles management dialog box with the key gt To activate the new user profile see previous section Changing active user profile 2007 Proceq SA Settings 75 NOTE User profile settings The device settings see p 23 and the following are saved automatically for the active user profile When creating a new user profile or editing an existing one the access rights are not set automatically but must be as signed by a super user Su as shown in the title bar of the access rights dialog box x gt y Access rights The EQUOTIP 3 provides the possibility to assign access rights to the individual user profiles gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item User Profiles gt Select submenu item Access rights or gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item User Profiles gt gt Select submenu item User Profiles gt Select button Edit The Access rights dialog has 8 tabs that contain selections organized by category These rights can be used to limit access to features and settings for each individual user 76 Setting
56. d of measurement series conversions and log files from the EQUOTIP 3 Local file management in tree view Show and edit measurement series in the table Change print and export of measurement series Upgrade the EQUOTIP 3 firmware 82 EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA 5 2 Installing EQUOLINK3 System requirements Windows 2000 Windows XP USB connection Min 5 MB free disk space NOTE The EQUOLINK3 software and the USB driver must be installed before the EQUOTIP 3 can be connected via USB to the computer gt Switch ON the PC gt Connect the supplied USB memory stick to the USB interface of the PC gt Open the memory stick drive folder and launch the EQUOLINK3 Setup V 1 O0 O exe file v The following dialog box is displayed Setup 5prache auswahlen E gt Select the language 1 Wahlen Sie die Sprache aus die wahrend der gt Click OK Installation benutzt werden soll English eutsch English iG Setup EQUOLINK3 mE gt Click Next gt Welcome to the EQUOLINK3 Ly Setup Wizard This will install EQUOLINK3 Version 0 9 9 on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup j Cancel 2007 Proceq SA EQUOLINK3 83 te Setup EQUOLINK3 gt Read the license agree License Agreement me nt Please read the following important information before continuing m o If
57. dened steels Drawn and in part also rolled steels frequently lead to excessive high HL values due to the pronounced cold worked regions near the surface which simulate higher than actual hardness Such steels should always be tested over their entire class section 2007 Proceq SA Settings 53 Magnetic steels When testing magnetic materials the velocity transmitter in the impact body is influenced by their magnetic field Therefore slight deviations of the mea sured HL value may occur Surface hardened steels Surface hardended steels and especially case hardened steels produce HL values which are too low when the case hardening depth is small because of their soft core Tensile strength For certain steels hardness can be converted to tensile strength according to DIN EN ISO 18265 2003 4 7 Setup of plant internal conversion curves Proceq provides conversion curves into standard hardness scales for a series of materials For special solutions or when testing materials for which no generally applicable conversions are available it is possible for the user to create own conversion functions if The material cannot be assigned to one of the classes available for the used impact device The required conversion scale is not available for the impact device being used or the material class Conversions display systematic deviations 4 7 1 One point calibration One point calibration is based on a standard co
58. device to be upgraded Serial number E301 000 0040 IP 192 168 0 220 IS displayed Info about the selected device gt Click Next gt Device type EQLIOTIP3 Serial ber E301 000 0040 H E dite vi If the connection between Hard ision Pot nili ce z PC and device cannot be Localization Timezone ID 0x0000006e established or no device paid PS information is displayed gt Check IP settings Cancel Ethernet cable or USB cable lt Back Cancel Finished device search Found devices 100 EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA LITERE The connection to the Proceq FTP server is established The Proceq server is Please wait while collecting upgrade information From server scann ed fo rava il a b l e upgrades Progress Connect to server search files e nens Device Upgrade fx S PqUpgrade has found a newer application newer application For the device E301 000 0040 is available ve rsi on gt Upgrade the device application From version 0 4 0 to version 1 0 0 gt CI ick U pg ra d e to S ta rt Press Upgrade to start the Upgrade th ea p p cati on u pg rad e WARMING Don t power off the device during the Upgrade Don t interrupt the upgrade process lt Back Upgrade Cancel I e Upgrade tal The device upgrade Is being carried out Please wait while upgrading Progress Write datablock 1 3 ce 2007 Proceq SA EQUOLINK3 101 Device Upgrade _
59. e contents of the EQUOTIP 3 help files W Fi 9 W EISE Blocks or allows the use of the button to display the context sensitive help files 7 Tab Explorer access to file features of EQUOTIP 3 Explorer New folder Controls user access to create data storage folders Controls user access to rename data storage folders Move cut paste Controls user access to move folders around within EQUOTIP 3 Explorer Delete undelete Controls user access to delete and restore folders Sort Controls user access to change the order in which the data is displayed in EQUOTIP 3 Explorer Mark mark all Controls user access to mark files and folders for group operations i e move delete Print folder tree Controls user access to print the folder organization tree directly to an attached printer Change folder Controls user access to change the currently set save folder for data storage 8 Tab Probe access to use of different probes Allow all probes Controls user ability to use different impact devices with Only allow this probe the EQUOTIP 3 Can be set to allow all impact devices or restrict the use to just one type i e D E G C DL 80 Settings 2007 Proceq SA 4 11 Help system The error messages that are displayed by the EQUOTIP 3 are in plain text The EQUOTIP 3 also provides a comprehensive online help system to explain error messages and operation of the instrument Opening the help system
60. easured hard ness on the native scale of the impact device e g HLD and on the con verted scale and the impact direction setting Statistics No of readings N Mean value Ave Min value Min Max value Max Span R Standard S deviation 2007 Proceq SA Number of readings Sample mean of the series Lowest measured value of the series Highest measured value of the series Sample span of the series see next sec tion absolute relative to mean value in parenthesis Standard deviation of the series see next section absolute relative to mean value in parenthesis Settings 65 Mean error Uncertainty of the sample mean see next section absolute relative to mean value in parenthesis Process Cp Cp process capability coefficient see next capability section only if both upper and lower toler ance limit are set sample process capability Cp lower confidence limit in parenthesis Process Cok Cox process capability coefficient see next capability section only if at least one tolerance limit is set sample process capability Cpx lower confidence limit in parenthesis 4 8 4 Remarks on the statistics of measurement series This chapter is relevant for advanced users only Given is a series of N measured values x4 X2 xy The individual read ings x are supposed to be the sum of the true value of a repeatedly mea sured physical quantity and random measurement errors ej
61. ed Starts a new measurement series and resets all values in the current screen New is displayed The measured values are only saved if the diskette symbol is dis played 26 Settings 2007 Proceq SA Special function keys Switches the automatic storage ON and OFF ON Storage number is incremented automatically and the diskette symbol is displayed Switches the display of the mean value ON and OFF ON Mean value symbol is displayed next to the measurement value OFF Last measurement value is displayed Defines the alphanumeric file name of the measurement series Provides the online help for the current topic Sets the background illumination 5 adjustable levels sen Navigation control keys Key Description Opens the menu similar to MS Windows Navigates through the menus gm Selects and confirms Closes dialog boxes Increases values Decreases values BE 2007 Proceq SA Settings 27 4 2 Display 1 2 34567 8 1 m 17 01 2007 14 36 MET Lo 600 Hi 750 Material independent Specimens2 in Menu Select measure men 10 Direction Material Scale n Close Remove 11 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 oa Dro 14 amp 170L2007 14 36 HD gt mu Lo 600 Hi 750 il 669 HLD i n ML 1 16 NHmmEM mmm Direction Materia Scale n dese Remove 16 28 Settings Opens menu or online help if a mouse
62. em parts Rapid testing at many measuring points to examine the hardness over large areas Control measurement for the rapid determination of a specific thermal treatment result e g annealed or quenched and tempered conditions Testing of workpieces for which the test indentation should be as small as possible on sharp edges e g on rolls or grinded surfaces of machine parts Automatic hardness tests of mass produced parts during manufacturing operation e g automotive industry 2 Measuring conditions N CAUTION Surface deformation Damage to the unit and faulty measured values gt Make sure that no heat or surface deformations occur at the testing point during the testing process CAUTION Insufficiently fastened samples Incorrect measured values P Special measures must be taken for specimens that weigh less than 5 kg 11 Ibs see p 106 16 Product description 2007 Proceq SA In order to avoid erroneous measurements gt Ensure that the surface of the workpiece is clean smooth and dry gt Ensure that the specimen is immobile and not subject to vibrations dur ing the test due to the dynamic functioning of the hardness testing method Thin parts must be specially fastened see p 106 gt Use samples with large dimensions and enough mass if possible gt Recommendation Carry out at least 3 to 5 impacts at spaces of at least 3 to 5 mm 0 12 to 0 20 inches at each measuring p
63. er 62 Settings 2007 Proceq SA The Printer configuration dialog box opens Printer configuration Printer JP PCL3 compatible Paper size D efault Resolution 75 dpi Port USB Graphics Autoprint at end of series Measurement series values O Complete measurement protocol Select nextforey entry au Show all entries Test gt Select type of connected printer in Printer see p 38 gt Select paper size in Paper size gt Select printer resolution in Resolution gt Select port Serial or USB to which the printer is connected in Port If a bar graph is to be printed gt Check the Graphics checkbox If a protocol is to be printed at the end of each measurement series gt Check the Autoprint at end of series checkbox and select short or com plete protocol gt In order to test the settings click the Test button or press the key A test page is printed 2007 Proceq SA Settings 63 4 8 2 Printing protocols If Autoprint at end of series has been enabled the indicating device will automatically print a protocol every time a measurement series is closed The protocol type short long with or without diagram is selected in the Printer configuration To disable automatic printing gt Open the Printer configuration dialog box as described in the previous section gt Uncheck the Autoprint at end of series checkbox In addition a protocol of t
64. ettings IP settings w 17 01 2007 15 28 IP address of the device for network ElEZiStus cats cud o EP CU NU o operation can be set IM Enable Ethernet gt Enable Ethernet use DHCP The Ethernet connector can be 9 Use static IP enabled disabled by highlighting IP address CO Ethernet and pressing the o em key Subnet mask gt Select Use DHCP if the IP v e address is to be assigned auto matically by the network or gt Select Use static IP if the IP address is to be manually assigned Check funcheck gt Use the arrow keys to move between values gt Use the and keys to change values Check with the network admin istrator if the configuration of the Ethernet connection is uncertain NOTE For saving power disable Ethernet if a network operation is not necessary Power manager m 17 01 2007 15 28 Energy consumption of the Power manager rechargeable battery and standby Battery powered time for the indicating device to ila prod ser 3 minutes switch into a power saving mode can be set Idle mode turns OFF the backlight AC powered and puts the CPU in a power con ree SEES never serving mode Standby mode turns the LCD Io tee clay TUL fai completely OFF but leaves the CPU in a power conserving mode Select next prev entry au Show all entries see p 20 Idle to standby mode after 10 minutes never 2007 Proceq SA Settings 39
65. ettings 2007 Proceq SA The diagram now shows the original standard conversion function in grey and the modified conversion function in black The interpolation points are marked gt In the Range min and Range max input fields set the interval in the converted scale for which the conversion function should apply The limits of the validity range are marked in the diagram by horizontal lines NOTE Validity range We recommend not expanding the validity range to the left and right any further than half the difference between the reference hardness values gt If necessary click the Properties button or press the key to change the impact device type and material name The original conver sion function specification cannot be changed at that time gt Click the Create button or press the key to save the created con version function 4 7 3 Polynomial specification An analytical approximation function in the form of a polynomial is available for converting from the L scale of the used impact device to the required hardness scale H H L Ag A1L AoL A3L A4L AsL Procedure gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item Customer conversions gt Select submenu item Polynomial specification 2007 Proceq SA Settings 59 The Create user conversion dialog box opens E 17 01 2007 17 52 H D E a o E Create user conversion Enter material name i npecialsteel
66. ew horizontal measurements on a solid metal material and observe the measurement point marked on the curve The G value should be in a range of 0 2 about the position where the curve inter sects the vertical line at 90 Probe calibration ID01 500 0012 Probe calibration test customer 3 Measurement point horizontal Fig 4 04 Calibration test horizontal gt Perform vertical up measurements on a solid metal material and observe the marked point The G value should not be less than G 0 8 Probe calibration ID01 500 0012 Probe calibration test customer x 4 Measurement point vertical up Fig 4 05 Calibration test vertical up 48 Settings 2007 Proceq SA Gravity component G The gravity component G is an impact direction measure It is essentially G cos 0 where is the impact direction angle 0 0 vertical down 0 180 vertical up slightly distorted by the influ ence of friction and dynamic properties of the impact device mechanics Hence G 1 indicates vertical down G 0 horizontal and G 1 vertical up The correction to a measured HL value depending on the impact direction is approximately proportional to 1 G 2 where the negative proportionality constant depends on the HL value It ranges from about 10 HL for very hard materials to 30 HL for extremely soft materials So an error of 0 2 10 in G corresponds to an error between 1 and 3 HL in the corrected values 4
67. g method by pressing the up or down arrow key gt Select by pressing the key If selecting the automatic close feature gt Use the up or down arrow key to place the cursor in the number field box gt Use the keys to change the number of measurements to be taken before closing the series or gt Press the button and use the software numeric keypad gt Press the key to confirm selection and to close the dialog window gt Return to the measure mode by pressing the key 2007 Proceq SA Settings 25 Double function Closing and Continuing a measurement series m 17 01 2007 14 19 aD m 5 umm Lo off Hi aff 670 HLD D Statistics 670 Max 7 Min 3 7 R 11 HLD 673 662 670 671 67U 6 70 Material independent HLD Menu 4 Select measurement Direction Material Scale n More New Description Closes a measurement series and calculates the statistics Close is displayed Continues a measurement series More is displayed The measured values are only saved if the diskette symbol is dis played Double function Removing values or starting a New series amp 7 17 01 2007 14 20 rip com 5 mm Lo off Hi aff 6 0 HLD D Statistics Do you really want to remove this measurement This can not be undone 0 independent IHLD n 10 T NR RN ae Select Button pur Button X Cancel Description Removes a selected or the last value Remove is display
68. he currently displayed series can be printed at any time gt Select menu item Measurement gt Select submenu item Print series gt Select submenu item Long protocol or Short protocol Depending on the selection a long or a short protocol of the currently displayed measurement series is printed 4 8 3 Description of protocol printouts Short protocol Top row Lo Lower tolerance limit Hi Upper tolerance limit D amp T Date and time of measurement Table of individual readings listing the current number the measured hard ness on the native scale of the impact device e g HLD and on the con verted scale and the impact direction setting Bottom row Min Lowest measured value of the series Max Highest measured value of the series Ave Sample mean of the series S Sample standard deviation of the series 64 Settings 2007 Proceq SA Long protocol Equipment Instrument Instrument serial number Probe Probe serial number Settings Lower limit Lo Upper limit Hi Material group Hardness scale Series File name Date Time Readings Type of indicating device EQUOTIP3 Serial number of indicating device Type of impact device Serial number of impact device Lower tolerance limit if set Upper tolerance limit if set Selected material group Selected hardness scale Series file name Date of measurement Time of measurement Table of individual readings listing the current number the m
69. ial select a standard material for which the required hardness scale is available that is as similar as possible to the refer ence piece gt Select the hardness scale for Original scale Right hand column gt As New probe select the impact device type with which the measure ment was performed previously and for which the conversion should be performed gt New Material input field Enter any name for the material 2007 Proceq SA Settings 55 v This name will appear later in the material selection list The same material names should be used if conversions for one material into var ious scales e g HV HB and HRC or for various impact device types are created gt Close the dialog box with the key The One point dialog box opens The specified material name is indi cated in square brackets The selected standard conversion function Hgig L is sketched in the diagram One point 5pecial5teel HB E Range min n Increment decrement value m Keypad Prop Create gt In the input field at the top left HLD in this example enter the mea sured hardness L4 in the HL scale of the probe The point L4 Hstg L7 is marked in the diagram gt In the box at the top right HB in this example enter the known hard ness H4 in the converted scale The new conversion function H L now appears in the diagram in black and the entered point L4 H L4 is drawn in The original
70. ic Undelete all Deleted single values are restored Restore all All changes are restored Copy Selected data is 96 Conversion gt Impact direction gt Delete Undelete all Restore all ane as text or as picture to clipboard 30 7 Copy as text d Copy as picture EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA Export EQUOLINKS provides an export interface to external common software Measurement series data can be exported to a standard text file txt opti mized for MS EXCEL gt Select file in the menu bar and export in the submenu bar Or gt Select from the tool bar The export file dialog opens gt Select destination folder and click Export All opened measurement series are exported in a txt format Print EQUOLINK3 provides the possibility to print measurement data gt Select file in the menu bar and print in the submenu bar Or gt Select in the tool bar It is possible to print all data or just the data rows that are marked CAUTION Disconnection of the data connection Data transfer is interrupted gt Do not disconnect the unit from the PC during data transfer If the data transfer is interrupted Re establish connection 2007 Proceq SA EQUOLINK3 97 5 5 Software upgrade The express update is the easiest and recommended way to upgrade the firmware of the EQUOTIP 3 device The PqUpgrade software will automati cally load the la
71. identical to 0 00000175894 Close the dialog box with s The Polynomial dialog box opens with the specified material name indicated in square brackets Polynomial 5pecial5teel Range min Range max t Increment decrement value m Keypad Prop coeff Create The specified polynomial function is sketched in the diagram gt In the Range min and Range max input fields enter the limits of the interval in HLx for which the conversion function should apply 2007 Proceq SA Settings 61 NOTE Range limits If you have obtained the polynomial function from numerical fit of meas ured values the range limits should not or only slightly extend the range covered by your measurements Extrapolation in particular with higher degree polynomials can lead to surpises gt If necessary click the Properties button or press the key to change the material name impact device type or converted hardness scale gt If necessary click the Coefficients button or press the key to check and change the entered polynomial coefficients gt Click the Create button or press the key to save the created con version function 4 8 Protocol printouts 4 8 1 Setting printer configuration Procedure gt Connect the printer to either the USB host or the serial port of the indi cating device gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item System settings gt Select submenu item Print
72. imits Setting the limits for a measurement series Values outside the lim its are displayed with a or to the right of the measured value Double function Closes a measurement series and calculates the statistics when Close is displayed Continues a measurement series when More is displayed The measured values are only saved if the diskette symbol is dis played see p 35 Double function Removes a selected or the last value when Remove is dis played Starts a new measurement series and resets all values in the current screen when New is displayed NOTE Ensure that the diskette symbol for automatic storage is dis played if the series data is to be saved Comment Option to write a comment to be saved with the current measure ment series Print series Option to print two types of protocols of a measurement series or a screenshot Long protocol Prints all instrument and measurement series information Short protocol Prints only measurement series with statistics For details see p 64 2007 Proceq SA Settings 21 Menu View Bar graph m 17 01 2007 14 42 aD 5 i Display showing the last readings agp L0 3990 Hi S75 427 HV D of the measurement series in bar s graph form Limit values if enabled ggg 1 424 are displayed as a grey area in the 234 background 400 416 427 zu cimenAs Menu Select measurement Direction Material
73. ings Indicating device power states To save battery power the device supports the following power states The indicating device is running at full frequency After 3 minutes default setting the background illumination is switched OFF while the display continues to be active and the CPU is running at reduced frequency This has no effects on the data or the memories Pressing any key or performing a measurement sets the indicating device back to the run state the illumination is switched back ON and the measured value is displayed and can be stored surement the measured value will be neither displayed nor stored Off The indicating device is switched OFF and consumes almost no energy To turn it OFF press the ON OFF key for about 1 second To turn it ON press the ON OFF key until the display acti vates Standby After 10 minutes default setting the indicating device changes to the standby mode Display is switched OFF completely LED continuously flashes Pressing any key or performing a measurement sets the indi cating device back to the run state and also returns to its last status If the indicating device was reactivated by performing a mea The change from run to idle and standby state is controlled using time outs A status change caused by a time out can be reset by any user activity The time out trigger times can be configured by the user 20 Startup 2007 Proceq SA gt Press the key g
74. is possible to select Keyboard or SMS style as for text input Individual check box features are changed by using the arrow keys to scroll and highlight the feature the key to enable box filled or disable empty box the feature see p 74 Display Background illumination and display contrast can be set gt Press the arrow keys to move between the backlight and con trast controls The settings can be changed by scrolling with the and keys or by pressing the key The key presents a dialog box where values can be input directly 2007 Proceq SA Settings Wil restar language Select help language English 4Select next prev entry s Close dropdown list Scroll ta see active user profile oO Show navigation help bar Bl Show status bar oO Show global status bar fon tap ol Show warning when changing material scale 4Select next prev entry Close dropdown list m 17 01 2007 15 21 Display settings LCD backlight LCD contrast NNNM Select next prev entry au Show all entries 37 Menu Config System settings Printer Printer canfiguration Different printers can be selected Bator IP PCL3 compatible The properties of the selected item Det 1m can be set with the and keys mabe See or by pressing the amp key and Resolution selecting from the drop down list Port uB mH For printer selection use Graphics HP PCL3 compatible for al
75. k guarantees the correct functioning of the impact device and the indicating device throughout the entire measuring range 2007 Proceq SA Maintenance storage and care 119 NOTE EQUOTIP test blocks The EQUOTIP test blocks are labeled with the type unique serial number and reference values see p 129 NOTE Grinding standard test blocks Densely impacted standard test blocks cannot be restored by grind ing Through grinding the original hardness is altered in an uneven and uncontrolled manner Therefore the standard test blocks can neither be calibrated for a new mean value nor for an acceptable tolerance 7 3 Storage Only store EQUOTIP 3 in the original packaging and in a dry room that is as free from dust as possible 7 4 Cleaning after each use CAUTION Liquids and caustic substances Damage to the unit P Never immerse the unit in water or clean it under running water P Do not use abrasives solvents or lubricants to clean the unit The devices do not require any particular care other than periodic clean ing of the impact body and the guide tube after performing approximately 1 000 2 000 tests 120 Maintenance storage and care 2007 Proceq SA NOTE Proceq website Important information on the maintenance and care of your unit can also be found at www proceq com 7 4 1 Guide tube gt Unscrew the support ring gt Remove the impact body from the guide tube gt Clean all dirt
76. kg 0 02 0 5kg 500 N 50 kgf 1 5 kg 104 Operation 2007 Proceq SA For heavy samples of a compact shape no particular precautions are nec essary Smaller and lighter samples or workpieces yield or flex under this force producing L values which are too small and of excessively large varia tion Even with big or heavy workpieces it is possible for thin wall regions or thinner protruding parts to yield upon impact Depending on the frequency of the resulting yielding action the measured L value may be too small or too large In many situations potential problems can be checked in the following man ner gt Medium weight samples and also heavier samples with protruding parts or thin walls should be placed on a solid support in such a manner that they do not move or flex during the test impact gt Light weight samples should be coupled with a non yielding support such as a heavy base plate to guarantee that they are rigid Clamping in a vice is of no value since the samples become exposed to stress and because complete rigidity is never attained resulting in measured L val ues which would be too high and show excessive variations NOTE Incorrect measured values Thin areas or parts can oscillate slightly upon impact even in the case of heavy or medium weight workpieces This can lead to incorrect values and a clanking noise when an impact is carried out Coupling The following requirements must be met for the coupling
77. l HP Autoprint at end of series laserjet and PCL emulation com Measurement series values patible printers _ Complete measurement protocol Test Martel 9800 for the Martel 9800 thermal printer abetted betes oldies aired aa ici ee Seiko DPU 201 245 for the Test Seiko DPU 201 or DPU 245 Mode A thermal printer EPSON ESC P compatible for ESC P emulation compatible print ers with 60x60 DPI EPSON 9 pin ESC P for ESC P emulation compatible printers with 60x72 DPI PJL gt PCL emulation to switch a printer in PJL emulation to PCL emulation and print in PCL For more details see p 62 Date amp time Time date and format for time date display is set here Move between the 2 tabs with the F1 or F2 key gt Use the arrow keys to move Date format Time format between features within each tab dd MM yyyy gt Use the key to activate drop Current date and time down lists Local 17 01 2007 15 23 gt UTC 1701 2007 14 25 Move through the lists with the a a ee een arrow keys Tab Tab gt Select by pressing the key aux LI Al Select next prev entry au Show all entries gt Use the and keys to scroll through the possible selections and to set the values The active setting for the local time in comparison with the Coordinated Universal Time UTC is shown at Current date and time 38 Settings 2007 Proceq SA Menu Config System s
78. ns up the flash disk when there are too Examples Keys must be Many invalid sectors It is a common and pressed for several sec Necessary task onds until the key press Wait some minutes is registered or measure or ments are displayed with a delay of several seconds gt Continue work under this special condition The more you write to flash measurement series device power up device upgrade amp shutdown cycles the more frequently this condition occurs 124 Troubleshooting 2007 Proceq SA 9 Parts amp accessories 9 1 Ordering information 9 1 1 Units Includes EQUOTIP 3 indicating 353 10 100 device EQUOTIP impact device D test block D carrying case USB cable USB memory stick cleaning brush power supply unit coupling paste support ring D6 and D6a operating instructions quick refer ence guide and calibration certificate Includes EQUOTIP 3 indicating 353 10 300 device EQUOTIP impact device G test block G carrying case USB cable USB memory stick cleaning brush power supply unit operating instructions quick reference guide and calibration certificate Basic unit Includes EQUOTIP 3 indicating 353 10 050 device carrying case USB cable USB memory stick power supply unit operating instructions and quick reference guide The customer needs to buy addition ally with the EQUOTIP basic unit the appropriate impact device and eave Y test
79. nversion function Hsta L and shifts this vertically so that the conversion of the specified HL value L4 coincides with the known converted value H4 H L Hsta L Asta L 1 H1 One point calibration is typically used if only one workpiece with known hardness in the required scale is available or all available reference pieces have hardness values that are grouped closely together The workpieces to be measured are made from the same materials and their hardness differs only slightly from the reference hardness 54 Settings 2007 Proceq SA Procedure Assume a reference body with a known hardness H in the desired scale gt Measure the hardness with the impact device for which the conversion should be performed in the corresponding HL scale see chapter 6 The mean of at least 10 to 15 HL values should be formed The individual readings should be taken in the same area where the indentations of the standard scale measurements are located gt Select menu item Config gt Select submenu item Customer conversions gt Select submenu item One point calibration The Properties dialog box opens m 17 01 2007 17 39 g DA an Properties Original probe New probe Equotip D Equotip D Original material Mew material 1 Steel and cast steel SpecialSteel Original scale Mew scale HB HE iu keypad Left hand column gt Select the impact device for Original probe gt As Original mater
80. o install the cor responding driver for it when the EQUOTIP 3 device is connected to the host PC for the first time gt Switch ON EQUOTIP 3 gt Connect the indicating device to operational PC with USB cable see p 19 Windows will find a new piece of hardware connected and the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch Found New Hardware Wizard l gt Select No not this Welcome to the Found New time Hardware Wizard gt Click Next gt Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD cr on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device 86 EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Device If your hardware came with an installation CD lt gt or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Meer Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue lt Back Next Cancel Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software CN S Hardware Installation Kao Equotip3 device A 2007 Proceq SA The software you are installing for this hardware Equotip3 device has not passed Windows
81. obe calibration ID01 500 0013 Ed ES Do at least three measurements for each direction Impact direction a U down 90 horiz 180 up Manufacturer calibration Use Undo last Restart Undo Restart Select Toggle Test About EQUOTIP3 Application software version 1 0 0 Operating system version 1 0 0 Language DLL version Help system version 0 26 ENG Hardware revision A2 Device serial number E301 000 0047 Probe serial number 1001 500 0012 Proceg Portable Hardness Tester Copyright 2006 by Proceg 54 2007 Proceq SA Show help index The index of the online help is dis played gt Browse through the topics by using the arrow keys gt Display a topic by highlighting the topic and selecting it with the button gt Escape the help index without displaying a topic by pressing the button Show help content The content of the online help manu al is displayed Show system info Information about the main battery is shown rechargeable battery or primary cells by default gt Press key RTC Bat to dis play the parameters of the real time clock battery 2007 Proceq SA Screenshot of CAboutDlg Screenshot of CArAuthenticationPage Screenshot of CArConfigPage E Screenshot of CArExplorerPage Screenshot of CArHelpPage Screenshot of CArMeasPage E Screenshot of CArMemoryPage Screenshot of Carvie
82. oint see p 114 and use the average of the individual values gt Do not carry out an impact in an area that has already been deformed by another impact The roughness of the finished surface should not exceed the following values R CLATAA D DC DL E 10 0 um 400 yin in ean Gf 30 0 rm 1 200 pin 7 0 ym 275 yin N9 lC 2 5 im 100 yin 0 4 um 16 uin N5 Legend Rt Roughness depth DIN 4762 Ra Average roughness value Germany CLA Center line average value Great Britain AA Arithmetical average USA N5 N7 N9 Roughness classification according to ISO R 1302 2007 Proceq SA Product description 17 When preparing the surface please observe that the condition of the mate rial may be affected e g due to heating or cold working As a consequence the hardness is also influenced If the surface is inadequately prepared the measuring results can be affected as follows Excessive surface roughness results in lower L values the true hard ness is greater than indicated and broad variations of individual mea surements Cold worked surfaces produce excessively large L values the actual hardness is less than measured 2 8 Indentation size on test surface mpacidewceD Diameter pemn At 635 HLC 300 HV 30 HRC 0 38 mm 0 015 yin At 825 HLC 600 HV 55 HRC 0 32 mm 0 013 yin 8 um 320 pin At 900 HLC 800 HV 63 HRC 0 30 mm 0 012 yin 7 um 280 yin At 535 HLG
83. onsequently the sample pro cess Capabilities will scatter heavily too Thus lower confidence limits for the process capabilities are desirable If C and C y denote the distribution process capabilities one tries to esti mate numbers Co jower and Cp jower from the data such that the probabili ties for C 2 Cp jower and C ok 2 Cok jower are greater than the prescribed confidence level 1 a 2007 Proceq SA Settings 69 2 X a N 1 C mE E c N u 1 l Cu 9N 2 N 1 where x q w is a quantile of the chi square distribution with N 1 degrees of freedom and z4 g is a quantile of the normal distribution For the 5 stan dard significance level x29 95 N 1 values are given in the table above and Z0 95 1 645 Example N 2 5 X 5142 s 2 14 L 500 U 550 Cox 14 2 3 2 14 2 212 Cok lower 2 212 1 645 4 1 45 2 212 8 0 902 C pk lower ax pk 7 Zia Conclusion Although the sample Cy is greater than 2 the probability that the distribution C is less than one is greater than 5 76 If N 10 in the above example Cox jower 1 337 and the error probability is less than 5 Final remarks Probability theory and statistics are mathematical methods which can be used to construct idealized models of real world situations The results though formally exact are only as good as the model corresponds to reality The methods presented here do not take into consideration Systema
84. performance check verifies the mechanical and electronic functions of the impact device and the indicating device It is accomplished by measur ing the hardness value L of the test block applicable to the particular type of impact device see p 119 7 1 1 Indicating device gt Check the operability of the display see p 19 gt Check the capacity of the battery see p 21 7 1 2 Mechanical and electronic checks The performance check of the unit should be carried out as follows n the case of continuous operation at least once a day or at least after every 1 000 impacts n the case of infrequent operation before the beginning and at the end of a test series The performance check is done by measuring the hardness value L on the test block gt Clean the impact device see p 120 gt Carry out impacts on a test block at an interval of 3 5 mm approx 3 5 impacts gt Read the mean L and compare it with the hardness value as marked on the test block 2007 Proceq SA Maintenance storage and care 113 The impact device is working properly when the mean value is within the tolerances of 6 L and the range R does not exceed 16 L If it deviates from the mentioned tolerances Mean value too high gt Change the impact body If automatic direction compensation is used gt Select for impact direction vertical down gt Repeat the test gt Check the wear and mounting of the support ring and repl
85. r to display the device settings in the table gt Double click in settings field to change device settings Es LimitLo 400 HLE id est ER BE MI Es Rie eee LirniHi 600 HLO gt Click outside the field or press ENTER to confirm settings Mark table rows To select several rows gt Drag the cursor over the rows while pressing the left mouse button Or gt Click on several rows while pressing the CTRL key or gt Select several rows with SHIFT and Cursor UP or DOWN keys 2007 Proceq SA EQUOLINK3 95 Context menu A context menu is available in the table by clicking the right mouse key It provides several functions Conversion New material and hardness scale can be set iZ Conversion 1 Steeland cast steel HB Brinell 81 654 HB 4 Impactdirection 2 Work tool steel gt HRB RockwellB 38 100 HRB v9 Undelete all 3 Stainless steel gt MPa Tensile strength i Restore all 4 Gray cast iron GG gt HLG LeebG 0 999 HLG Copy gt 5 Nodular cast iron GGG gt 6 Cast aluminium alloys gt 7 Brass b 8 Bronze b 9 Wrought copper alloys gt a bone 4 Impact direction PR e Y 3 58 PM Conversion Undelete all Restore all Copy b Customer defined Pape Material indepe Impact direction l tiles an can be changed gt Vertical down Diagonal down Horizontal Vertical up a 4 Diagonal up t a Automat
86. red options to the basic EQUOTIP 3 kit see p 125 2 3 Measuring method The EQUOTIP method is a dynamic method based on the principle of ener gy measurement The ratio of the rebound velocity v to the impact velocity v multiplied by 1 000 yields the hardness value HL Leeb hardness HL is a direct measure of the hardness 2007 Proceq SA Product description 13 2 4 Function During measurement with EQUOTIP 3 an impact body with a hard tip is impacted by spring energy against the sample to be measured and then rebounds During the impact a permanent magnet integrated in the impact body passes through a coil in which voltage is induced by the forwards and backwards movement This voltage is proportional to the velocities The impact and rebound velocity is measured when the impact body tip is approx 1 mm 0 04 inches away from the sample to be measured The measuring signal is converted to the hardness value by the unit electronics shown in the display and stored in the unit memory if set to store 2 5 Measuring ranges The EQUOTIP 3 basic unit can be combined with any impact device to accommodate specific testing needs Special impact devices are available for use in confined spaces with special component geometry or surface finish Conversions from HL to other hardness scales Material Hardness Impact device group test method p pc DL G E S C sex sees e0012 Tensile N mm2 strength o 1 27
87. rsion gt Select menu item Help gt Select submenu item About EQUOTIP3 Information about the indicating device is displayed see p 44 5 6 EQUOLINK3 help The application EQUOLINK3 provides a comprehensive help file system gt Select Help from the menu bar gt Select Help EQUOLINK3 or Help PqUpgrade Or gt Select from the tool bar 2007 Proceq SA EQUOLINK3 103 6 Operation A CAUTION Insufficient preparation of the test procedure Damage to the unit and or the sample to be measured Before each test procedure P Clean if necessary see p 120 gt Carry out performance check see p 115 gt Check or change settings scales statistics activated etc see p 23 6 1 Preparation of the sample Weight and thickness of the test piece Place specimens under 5 kg 11 lbs on a solid base so that they cannot be moved or oscillate as a result of the impact gt Firmly couple specimens that weigh between 0 1 2 kg 0 2 4 4 Ibs to an immovable base e g a heavy base plate Despite the low mass of the impact body and low impact energy a relatively large impact force of short duration is generated when the impact body hits the measuring surface Impact device Classification of samples Max impact types medium weight light weight force 5 0 15 0 kg 0 50 5 0kg 2 500 N 250 kgf 15 0 kg D DC DL E more than 2 0 5 0 kg 0 05 2 0 kg 900 N 90 kof 5 0 kg 0 5 1 5
88. ry apply in all cases Warranty claims arising from personal injury and damage to property cannot be upheld if they are due to one or more of the following causes Failure to use the hardness tester and its components in accordance with its designated use Incorrect performance check for operation and maintenance of the hard ness tester and its components Failure to adhere to the sections of the operating instructions dealing with the performance check operation and maintenance of the hardness tester and its components Unauthorized structural modifications to the hardness tester and its com ponents Serious damage resulting from the effects of foreign bodies accidents vandalism and force majeure 2007 Proceq SA Safety 3 1 3 Safety instructions 1 3 1 General information gt Perform the prescribed maintenance work on schedule gt Carry out a performance check once the maintenance work has been completed gt Properly handle and suitably dispose of cleaning agents 1 3 2 Unauthorized operators The hardness tester and its components are not to be used by children or anyone under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Anyone who is not familiar with the operating instructions should not use the hardness tester and its components or must be supervised when using it 1 3 3 Labeling in the manual The following icons are used in conjunction with all important safety notes in these oper
89. s 2007 Proceq SA d 2 3 4 Description of the tabs 1 Tab Auth basic authorisations Access rights Allows or denies access to the access rights dialog this menu item for the selected user NOTE Users can block themselves from this menu if the feature is disabled Change password Enables or disables the ability of the user to change their password Login prompt at startup Enables or disables the login screen at power up for the selected user To access the Access rights dialog the user must enter rights dialog a password if one was defined before 2 Tab Measurement features of the measurement menu Direction Ability to change the impact direction Scale Ability to change the displayed hardness scale n Permits or denies the ability of the user to change the number of measurements in a series Close more Enables or disables the ability of the user to manually open and close measurement series before the defined n has been reached Delete Permits or denies the ability of the user to delete indi vidual readings Comment Enables or disables the ability of the user to add a com ment to a measurement or series Limits Permits or denies the ability of the user to modify the set tings of the limits in the measurement mode 2007 Proceq SA Settings fT 2 Tab Measurement features of the measurement menu Print long protocol Enables or disables the user access to print data accord
90. se the compartment with the cover gt Align the studs with the slots gt Push down the cover and turn it clockwise at the same time until it reaches its initial position The supplied Lithium lon battery can be recycled 118 Maintenance storage and care 2007 Proceq SA Recalibration of lifetime indicator P Discharge the battery completely have the device running at full battery power until it switches OFF automatically gt Recharge the battery completely while the device is running P To verify the battery state go to menu item Show system info and see the Battery charged and discharged time stamps and the battery life percentage remaining N DANGER Wrong handling of Lithium lon batteries Injuries Pollution Do not crush Do not heat or incinerate Do not short circuit Do not dismantle Do not immerse in any liquid as it may vent or rupture Observe charging instructions Do not charge below 0 C or above 45 C Discharge only in a temperature range of 20 C to 50 C v ow cw cv v v v v 7 2 2 EQUOTIP test blocks with Proceq calibration EQUOTIP test blocks are calibrated with standard devices according to the EQUOTIP calibration basis by Proceq SA and bear a calibration cer tificate The EQUOTIP calibration basis corresponds to the standard of the Quality Management System ISO 9001 1994 chapt 11 and is regularly inspected The strict observance of the values marked on the test bloc
91. selection the display shows the warning message Your material scale selection will affect all measurements in this series Hardness values which lie outside a conversion are labeled with noCnv Number of impacts per measuring area gt Test each measuring area by at least 3 to 5 impacts gt Do not impact the same point more than once Mean value L standard deviation s and range R are displayed If the range within the same measuring area exceeds R 2 30 L gt Check whether the surface of the sample has been adequately ground or whether the sample yields or flexes during the test impact 2007 Proceq SA Operation 113 PPP P P P P a SOCSSSSSSSSLASASSALASSS Fig 6 08 Impact points Minimum spaces between impact points 6 4 Calculating the mean of hardness values The EQUOTIP 3 can be used to calculate statistics All data are stored in the unit and can be transferred to a PC via USB cable or Ethernet The mean value of up to 9999 measurements can be determined with the avail able hardness scales NOTE The measurement series is automatically completed when the currently set number of measurements per series n is reached The following measurement is then the first value of the new measurement series The series can also be closed manually by pressing the Close button with the key 114 Operation 2007 Proceq SA 7 Maintenance storage and care 7 1 Performance check before each use The
92. solcDICCP EITTTITTT 104 6 1 Preparation of the sample llus 104 6 2 Triggering the impact 0 00 ce eee eee 108 6 3 Conversion deviations 0 0 00 ee 112 6 4 Calculating the mean of hardness values 114 Maintenance storage and care 115 71 1 Performance check before each use 115 7 2 Maintenance 0 000 res 117 LS como c r Penm 120 7 4 Cleaning after each use 2 0 0 0 eee eee 120 Troubleshooting 2 000 cee es 122 Parts amp accessories 10 es 125 9 1 Ordering information 0 0 0 cee 125 9 2 IMPACl GCVICES 2 025406 cues bheed5 edad PES RSS 126 93 TWESUDIOCKS ou d cued Sak 28 5 138 918 0 de A nn er a 129 9 4 Support ringS 22016546506 sane E UI ERE IR EQGUEE eee 130 99 Technical dala 1559 3 6 o0 aasin ee S S ROI Ue qub or ais Ss 134 Contents 2007 Proceq SA 1 Safety 1 1 General information These operating instructions contain important information on the safety use and maintenance of the hardness tester and its components The purpose of the operating instructions is to protect you prevent damage to the device and allow trouble free operation gt Read through these operating instructions carefully before the first use of the device gt Keep the operating instructions in a safe place 1 2 Liability Our General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delive
93. st iran GGG Cast aluminium alloys Brass Bronze Wrought copper alloys Customer defined u 00 cn cn amp c3 n3 gt Highlight the desired material by using the up or down arrow key gt Select by pressing the key Material selection will affect all measurements in the current meas urement series see p 112 I 999 HLO Brinell 1l 654 HB Vickers 81 955 HV Rockwell B 38 100 HRE Rockwell C 20 68 HRC Shore 30 99 H5 Tensile strength Leeb 5 374 962 HLS Leeb E 295 918 HLE Leeb DL 562 987 HLDL Material independent alsjn ii Move Up Down Select 7 Info about scales Direction Material Scale n Procedure Highlight the displayed hardness scale by using the up or down arrow key gt Select by pressing the key Displayed hardness scale will affect all measurements in the cur rent measurement series see p 112 NOTE Changing the displayed hardness scale does not change the raw data as measured in HL 24 Settings 2007 Proceq SA Selection of the number of readings for a measurement series Display m 17 01 2007 14 16 Ho Emm Lo off Hi aff 6 0 HLD D n HLD Close series after 9 Automatically close after n Cj Manually clase by pressing Close button 0 Material independent HDIE Increment decrement value au Kevpad Direction Material Scale n Procedure Highlight the desired series closin
94. sta L and adds a straight line so that the resulting conversion function H L passes through two known points L1 H L7 and L2 H L2 For details see p 57 Polynomial specification With an analytical approximation function in the form of a polynomial is available for converting from the L scale of the used impact device to the required hardness scale H For details see p 59 2007 Proceq SA One point 5pecial5teel HLD HE Range min Increment decrement value au Keypad Prop Create Increment decrement value m Keypad Prop Create Range min Range max Increment decrement value m Keypad Prop coeff Create Settings 43 Menu Config Customer conversions Manage customer conversions Possibility to display rename and delete stored customer conversions Menu Config Calibrate probe This dialog is used for Impact device calibration for automatic impact direction correction see p 49 About EQUOTIP3 Information concerning the hard ware revision serial number of device and probe the version of application software operating sys tem language DLL and help system is displayed NOTE The language DLL version of the active application language is displayed If none is displayed English is the active language 44 Settings SpecialStee SpecialStee Titanium Titanium amp Move selection up down Rename Delete Pr
95. t Navigate with the arrow keys left right to menu item Config gt Navigate with the arrow keys up down to submenu item System settings gt Open the submenu with the right arrow key gt Navigate with the arrow keys up down to the menu item Power man ager gt Enter Power manager by pressing the key gt Navigate with the arrow keys up down to the time out you want to change gt Adjust the time out with the and keys gt Close the dialog box with the key gt Confirm changes by selecting Yes 3 4 Charging the battery Power durability The integrated Lithium lon battery allows over 500 complete charge dis charge cycles to be carried out gt Charge the battery until the status LED goes OFF A fully charged battery lasts for about 10 hours If the power of the rechargeable battery is too low The battery symbol flashes on the display If the indicating device switches OFF due to low battery power No stored data will be lost see p 35 2007 Proceq SA Startup 21 Charging gt Connect the power supply unit 12 V 1 25 A to the indicating device use a connector jack with the pole in the center gt Connect the mains connector of the power supply unit to the AC power outlet The battery will start charging When the indicating device is connected to a power source the charging status of the battery is indicated by the green status LED beside the ON
96. test version of the firmware NOTE Communication type Recommended is an upgrade via TCP IP or USB the RS232 interface is not suitable due to its low speed NOTE Slow system performance When an upgrade is carried out sectors of the indicating device memory are deleted and others created That could result in a slow device system performance for some minutes 5 5 1 Application upgrade gt Connect the PC to the internet The PC must be connected to the internet during the upgrade because the upgrade files will be loaded from the Proceq FTP server gt Connect the indicating device to the TCP IP network or via USB cable to the PC see p 19 gt If the connection is established via USB Ensure that the USB driver is installed on the PC see p 86 gt Switch the device power ON gt Ensure that device is mains powered or has an almost full battery gt Ensure that the active device profile is a super user Su see p 75 and authenticate to do an upgrade if a password is defined 98 EQUOLINK3 2007 Proceq SA gt Start application EQUOLINK3 on the PC gt Select menu item Device and submenu item PqUpgrade or gt Click the w symbol in the tool bar The following dialog opens Welcome to the PROCEQ Device Upgrade gt Select Express recom mended With this tool you can upgrade your PROCEQ devices Namely Application Operating System Help or Languagefiles depending of the Cl
97. tic errors Data discretisation Underlying distribution is not normal Outliers often but not always caused by handling errors Intentional data manipulation and many more effects of which we hope that they are negligible More information Engineering Statistics Handbook www nist gov stat handbook 70 Settings 2007 Proceq SA 4 9 Memory management The EQUOTIP 3 explorer is used to open and show saved measurement series to delete rename move and print measurement series and to orga nise and manage them into folder structures gt Select menu item Memory gt Select submenu item Explorer The file explorer opens File explorer 14 54 MB free uU O a Tou Name Date Time Scale Specimens 17 01 07 15 15 673 HL E Specimensz 1701 07 15 15 669 HLE 1701 07 15 15 6 3 HLE 1701 07 15 16 44 HRC 1701 07 15 16 44 HRC 1701 07 15 16 44 HRC 1701 07 15 17 4298 Hw 1701 07 15 17 6 1 HLE E SpecimenB2 17 01 07 15 17 668 HD ae Change folder Select Mark unmark Show File Sort Mark all Print Delete Navigation Changing folders gt Select required folder with up down arrow keys gt Enter folder with right arrow key gt Return to upper folder with left arrow key Marking files folders gt Select required file folder with up down arrow keys gt Mark unmark the selected file folder by pressing the or key Or Mark unmark
98. ts by highlighting the text and press ing the key Buttons New Creating a new user profile and opening the access rights dia log see next menu item NOTE Only super users can open this dialog Edit Changing the access rights of the selected user profile Rename Changing the user name of the selected profile Password Defining a password for the selected profile Delete Deleting the selected user profile NOTE The active profile or the last super user cannot be deleted Access rights Possibility to assign access rights to the user profile which is displayed in the header The Access rights dialog has 8 tabs that contain selections organized by category gt Move between the tabs with the es or rz key These rights can be used to limit access to features and settings for each individual user see p 76 2007 Proceq SA Settings a 7 06 09 2006 11 44 User profiles management Select the user profile to edit John Doe su marks the active user profile Hint To delete a password define an empty password Options for the selected profile g Is super user can edit other profiles Select next prev entry au Show all entries Mew Edit Rename Passwd su Delete Menu l Access rights mm Change password Options Login prompt at startup ml Authenticate for access rights dialog Checkfuncheck Tab Tab 41 Menu Config
99. tton or press the key All measured data is deleted gt Press the key to close the Probe calibration dialog gt To save the new calibation parameters in the probe click Yes The new calibration parameters are stored in the impact device ID ROM 2007 Proceq SA Settings 51 4 6 Setting conversions to other hardness scales or tensile strength In the indicating device a number of tables for converting dynamic hardness values HL to standard hardness scales such as HV HB HRC HRB HRA are integrated see p 14 For comparison between HL hardness values and other hardness scales measurements are carried out on a large number of test pieces from which the EQUOTIP 3 conversion tables have been derived HL hardness values as direct hardness measure With regard to a certain group of material the HL hardness values constitute a direct hardness measure and can be used as such This allows optimum utilization of the high accuracy of the EQUOTIP method Vickers Brinell Rockwell and Shore hardness scales With a certain loss of accuracy conversion deviation Leeb hardness val ues can be converted into equivalent hardness values of other hardness measuring methods such as Brinell Vickers Rockwell C Shore etc These conversions can be selected in the indicating device see p 24 Changing the hardness scale gt Ensure that the appropriate material class is selected gt Press the key gt Select the req
100. ues are Impact was carried out incorrectly incorrect gt Carry out the arming motion and trigger the impact in two separate motions see p 108 122 Troubleshooting 2007 Proceq SA Problem description Problem solution Individual values are scat The testing point is insufficiently prepared tered very widely or are Carefully prepare the testing point and continuously too low sample for the impact see p 104 Sample is insufficiently supported L values on test block are Impact device is dirty ti ly too low continuously too low Impact body is damaged gt Replace impact body L values on test block are Impact body tip flattened continuously too high Replace impact body Test block is worn gt Replace test block The LED does not go OFF The battery life has expired even though the battery Replace the battery see p 118 has been charged for sev eral days section 3 4 see p 21 Incorrect measurement gt Carry out impact settings were made gt Repeat settings Indicating device cannot The EQUOTIP operating system software be switched OFF there is has crashed no reaction Press and hold the ON OFF key for at least 10 seconds gt Press the ON OFF key again to switch ON the indicating device 2007 Proceq SA Troubleshooting 123 Problem description Problem solution Application reacts very A system thread Compaction Thread slowly clea
101. uired hardness scale gt Confirm selection with the key The new hardness scale is set All displayed hardness values are shown in the new scale 52 Settings 2007 Proceq SA Hardness scale conversions are material specific caused by the fact that there is no clear physical relationship between the various methods Care must be taken to select the proper conversion table to be used Please refer to the online help in the EQUOTIP 3 indicating device for a list of ac ceptable materials for any given material group N CAUTION Material dependence of conversions If no conversion into the desired scale is available for the material to be tested never select a different material for which the conversion is on hand Unpredictable large conversion errors may result Create a cus tomer specified conversion instead see next section Conversion deviations for special steel qualities In particular conversion deviation can occur with the following steel quali ties High alloyed steels In high speed tool steels hotwork steels and ledeburite chromium steels group of hight carbon cold work steels the hard materials embedded in the matrix ledeburite tunsten carbide e g type M7C3 and M6C cause a local increase of the E modulus resulting in HL values which are actually too low A typical representative of this group is the tool steel for cold work X210Cr12 Material No 1 2080 containing 2 1 C and 12 Cr Cold work har
102. vices except impact device DC 108 Operation 2007 Proceq SA gt Depress loading tube carefully until contact is felt gt Allow it to slowly return to the starting position The device is now ready for carrying out the hardness test Fig 6 05 Arming gt Hold the impact device near the support ring and place it firmly on the test surface Fig 6 06 Positioning 2007 Proceq SA Operation 109 gt Trigger the impact by exerting light pressure on the release button take care to not com press the spring The impact body is released by the catch chuck and launched onto the test sur face with a defined energy The result is immediately shown in the selected hard ness scale on the display Fig 6 07 Testing v Ifthe indicating device has previously been in standby mode empty display it will be ready for operation again due to the measuring pro cess a measured value is not displayed gt Repeat the procedure for a further impact After closing the measurement series the statistics are automatically calculated and the result is displayed amp 17 01 2007 17 15 HD Boe Lo 600 Hi 750 D 800 W6O O6HLD_ 6 6 HLD Statistics 676 Max 679 600 5 Min 673 7 6 R 6 n HLD n HID 400 1 6 74 3 6 79 2 6 73 3 6 9 zt 4 6 7 Material independent ication 1 Specimenb4 Menu 46 Select measurement Direction Material Scale n More New 110 Operation 2007 Proceq SA
103. wPage Screenshot of CCalibrationDla E Screenshot of CChangeUserDlg Screenshot of CCommentDialag B Screenshot of CCompressionDlg x Close help window Content Index Screenshot of CCalibrationDlg m 04 05 2006 21 23 Probe Calibration Direction of Measurement F valid shots Vertical down Harizantal Content Index Back Pre Link Nxt Link Goto System Info Battery AC Line OFFLINE ADC main bat w 3 48 V Device temperature 26 50 C Bat flags Bat life percent Bat voltage Bat current Bat temperature Bat chemistry Bat charged Bat discharged Bat conn R RTC Bat gy Ulm 3 9 V 0 45 4 26 10 C Lithium Ion 27 07 2006 20 45 38 26 07 2006 23 00 32 0 205 Ohm ICA 0x96 Settings 45 4 5 Correction for non vertical impact direction EQUOTIP 3 offers two methods for correction for non vertical impact direc tion Automatic and manual With manual correction the user has to specify the actual impact direction In automatic mode the EQUOTIP 3 will find out the impact direction itself and apply the appropriate correction NOTE Automatic correction of impact direction If only vertical down measurements are performed disabling automatic correction is preferable may result in slightly smaller measurement errors Automatic correction is not supported for DL impact devices and for all old impact devices connected to the EQUOTIP 3 with an adapter cable
104. xis can be set Bar graph range Fx D for the bar graph view No other views are affected by this setting _ Autoscale 9 Manual l E3 Maximum 550 Minimum Material independent Increment idecrement value mKeypad 2007 Proceq SA Settings 33 Menu View Multiple series bar graph m 17 01 2007 14 51 HD gm ON Multiple measurement series 65 HLD n are displayed with a space in HB ial between a EEE OFF Only the current measurement m 664 series is displayed 668 cimenAs Menu Select measurement Direction Material Scale n dose Remove Scale bar width m 17 01 2007 14 52 oD amp cm ON The bar width varies auto 65 HLD D matically according to the number of RB OD readings 1 662 OFF The bar width does not HHFH 664 change Bar width is set to display 668 the maximum number of readings at all times Material independent Menu Select measurement Direction Material Scale n dose Remove 34 Settings 2007 Proceq SA Menu Memory Save series Disk ON The diskette symbol is dis played When the set number of values for a measurement series n has been reached or the series is manually closed the current series is automatically stored The mea surement series number is incre mented OFF The series is not stored NOTE When EQUOTIP 3 is switched OFF with Record OFF the measured data will be lost if the series has been closed The E

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