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MEASUREMENT
Select stroke direction, material code and scale. Press POWER / MENU key after each
setting and before each measurement. Make sure the object is stably fixed. Tension the
spring mechanism. Hold the transducer firmly against the object, the support ring shall be
parallel to the surface. Release the shutter key. See Figure 3.
NOTE
Never release the probe without the probe is pressed against an object to avoid the
support ring on the underside of the sensor comes loose. At least 3 mm distance between
two measurement points and at least 5 mm from the edge of the object.When the
instrument is not in use, the spring mechanism being off loaded.
AVERAGE
Press POWER / MENU key for 6 seconds. AVE is displayed. Select the number of
measurements from 2 to 9 with the arrow keys. Press POWER / MENU again. E.g. select 3
measurements, the average value will be displayed after next 3 measurements.
CALIBRATION
The instrument may need to be adjusted after a period of use. Press POWER / MENU for
9 seconds. CAL appears on the display. Measure against a test block of known hardness.
Adjust the value with the arrow keys till the test block's value. Repeat the process until the
value corresponding to the test block's value. Press POWER / MENU key to exit calibration.
MAINTENANCE
After 1000 to 2000 measurments requires the mechanism to be cleaned. Unscrew the
support ring. Clean pipe interior and the piston with attached nylon brush. The pipe
must be dry and clean. Use absolutely not any oil, grease or other lubricant. Is reading
consistently higher than sample measurement to the test block is the piston worn or
damaged and must be replaced. Replace the battery when the battery indicator shows
lowcapacity.
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