Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ....Conversion of hardness values ..1- 9 1- 1 Protection against moisture ..1- 9 1.1 Krautkrämer MIC 10 .
Page 2 Contents 3.2 Connection of hand-held probes . . . 3- 3 Operation ..... 5- 1 Basics of operation ... . . 4- 1 5.1 Hardness measurement.
Page 3 Contents 5.2 Data storage (only MIC 10 DL)..5-20 DIN 50150 or ASTM E 140..6- 5 Inhibiting calibration....6- 5 Switching the Data Logger on.
Page 4 Contents Printout of all measurement sets 9.1 Check function ....9- 2 as a list ......7- 8 Visual check of the Vickers diamond .
Page 5 Contents 12 Appendix ..... 14 Index ......12- 1 14- 1 15 Assembly Instructions,...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01...
Page 8 Introduction Krautkrämer MIC 10 1.1 Krautkrämer MIC 10 The hardness tester MIC 10 from Krautkrämer is handy, easy to operate and can carry out tests quickly without any difficulty. It mainly is suitable • for hardness measurement of low and non-alloyed steels, •...
Page 9: Krautkrämer Mic 10
Introduction Information on these instructions Compared to customary Vickers low-load hardness 1.2 Information on these instruc- testers, the MICRODUR series from Krautkrämer tions does not evaluate with a microscope but uses the UCI method electronically. The measured hardness is in- stantly displayed digitally and high reproducibility of In the following you will find information about how to use these instructions.
Page 10 Introduction Information on these instructions Please always look up in Chapter 13 to see if there Chap. 5.2 Data storage (only for MIC 10 DL) are any current changes. This chapter describes cor- The MIC 10 base instrument does not have these function- rections which have been added at short notice and s.
Page 11: The Layout And Presentation Of These Instructions
Introduction The layout and presentation of these instructions 1.3 The layout and presentation of Note and attention symbols these instructions You will find the following symbol when there are spe- cialities to be observed concerning instrument oper- ation: In order to simplify the layout of these instructions, the operation steps, lists, notes etc.
Page 12: Conditions For Hardness Testing
Introduction Conditions for hardness testing • the problems of comparability of different hard- 1.4 Conditions for hardness testing nesses such Vickers, Rockwell and Brinell. Also refer to the information given in the Appendix. You will find all the essential instructions for operation •...
Page 13: Test Requirements
Introduction Important notes on MIC 10 Test requirements 1.5 Important notes on MIC 10 Every hardness test has certain requirements. The New display most important are: • determination of the test scope The MIC 10 display has changed as from instrument •...
Page 14: Test Material
Introduction Important notes on MIC 10 In the following you will find a summary of the most im- UCI method portant technical test requirements that you always The UCi method is a comparative method (contribu- have to comply with to ensure correct measurements. tion of the Young’s modulus to the measurement) with a very high reproducibility of the measurements.
Page 15: Conversion Of Hardness Values
Introduction Important notes on MIC 10 Conversion of hardness values The conversion of hardness values into other hard- ness scales is only possible with certain restrictions. You should only carry out conversions if • the specified test method cannot be applied (e.g. be- cause there is no suitable test instrument) •...
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Page 17: Scope Of Delivery And Accessories
Scope of delivery and accessories Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 07, 10/97...
Page 18 Scope of delivery and accessories This chapter gives information about MIC 10 accessories (for versions B and DL). It describes: • accessories in the delivery package • accessories required for operation • recommended accessories for instrument and probes including hardness reference blocks Issue 08, 08/01 Krautkrämer MIC 10...
Page 19: Scope Of Delivery
Scope of delivery and accessories Scope of delivery 2.1 Scope of delivery Product name Description Order no. MIC 10 Portable Hardness Tester with digital display for hardness tests with Vickers diamond and measure- ment in HV, HB, HRB, HRC, N/mm 34 101 MIC 10 DL as above;...
Page 20: Required Accessories
Scope of delivery and accessories Required accessories Product name Description Order no. only for MIC 10 DL: MIC 1000 Memory Card (1 pc.) 34 125 2.2 Required accessories TZ 1-2 1 Set (2 pcs.) AlMn cells (Mignon), for single use only 34 107 NiMH 1-2 1 Set (2 pcs.) of NiMH cells, rechargeable...
Page 21 Scope of delivery and accessories Required accessories Product name Description Order no. MIC 1050 Probe connection cable 34 071 Operating instructions (G/E) 28 513 MIC 205-A Hand-held probe 34 105 consisting of: Probe 50 N (5 kgf) 31 991 with accessories (as MIC 201-A) MIC 2010-A Hand-held probe 34 106...
Page 22 Scope of delivery and accessories Required accessories Product name Description Order no. MIC 1050 Probe connection cable 34 071 Operating instructions (G/E) 28 591 MIC 201-AL Hand-held probe with long oscillation rod 34 392 consisting of: Probe 10 N 34 390 and accessories such as MIC 205-AL Issue 08, 08/01 Krautkrämer MIC 10...
Page 23: Recommended Accessories
Scope of delivery and accessories Recommended accessories 2.3 Recommended accessories Product name Description Order no. MIC 270 Surface attachment for hand-held probes 32 084 MIC 271 Prism attachment for hand-held probes 32 993 MIC 222 Test support for precise probe guiding 33 652 MIC 2221 Magnetic foot for support stand of the MIC 222...
Page 24 Scope of delivery and accessories Recommended accessories Product name Description Order no. MIC 1000 Memory Card (1 pc.) 34 125 MIC 1001 1 Set (5 pcs.) of Memory Cards 34 126 Hardness reference blocks, such as: MIC 25C Hardness reference block 25 HRC 33 905 MIC 45C Hardness reference block 45 HRC...
Page 25: Preparations For Operation
Preparations for operation Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01...
Page 26: Battery Supply
Preparations for operation Battery supply In order to prepare the MIC 10 for operation you must Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity – carry out the following: (this is marked in the battery compartment). • check the battery supply Screw the cover back onto the battery compartment.
Page 27: Connection Of Hand-Held Probes
Preparations for operation Connection of hand-held probes 3.2 Connection of hand-held probes Note: If the instrument is not going to be used for a long In order to prepare the MIC 10 for operation, the probe period, remove the batteries from the compartment! must be connected.
Page 28 Preparations for operation Connection of hand-held probes Screw on the cylindrical probe attachment for meas- – urements with defined measurement times (refer to Chapter 2.2 Required accessories). The MIC 10 is now ready for operation. Note: If you wish to carry out measurements with defined measurement times, use a test support: •...
Page 29: Basics Of Operation
Basics of operation Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01...
Page 30: Display
Basics of operation Display Read the following chapter before working with the 4.1 Display MIC 10. It contains information about: • display • keypad • operation concept with the steps which you will need • using the probe The display contains the following fields: Measurement reading display The measured hardness reading is displayed in large digits.
Page 31 Basics of operation Display Brinell Settings display Vickers The active settings of the MIC 10 are displayed in the Rockwell C field above the measurement reading: Rockwell B N/mm Tensile strength only when the 10 kgf probe MIC 2010-A is connected high alarm dwell Probe contact...
Page 32: Keys
Basics of operation Keys 4.2 Keys Description Access to active measurement set / The following table gives a general overlook into key- Only MIC 10 DL: pad operation of the MIC 10. However, please note Access to stored measurement set / the description of the individual operation steps in Printout of data / Chapter 5.
Page 33: Operation Concept
Basics of operation Operation concept 4.3 Operation concept Changing between levels With you can switch from MEASUREMENT to SET Note: level. A return to the MEASUREMENT level can be made from any function Unfold the foldout page. There you will find an over- view of the operating levels that will always offer you by pressing –...
Page 34 Basics of operation Operation concept In these functions you are able to change the settings MEAS. level SET level with Calibration: average value starting position: ready for meas. calibration: Cal value Dwell time Return to starting position from any function by pressing Low alarm threshold or by simply...
Page 35: Changing The Settings
Basics of operation Operation concept Changing the settings Resetting set functions You have the following adjustment possibilities with In the SET level you can reset all functions back to functions having a large range (e.g. calibration value): their default setting after you have changed them: Select the function and press –...
Page 36: Handling The Probe
Basics of operation Handling the probe Please refer to Chapter 7 Configuration for operation Note: of this blocking function. The measurement must be made within 3 seconds after probe contact with the material, otherwise an error message will be displayed. 4.4 Handling the probe To carry out a further measurement, the probe must –...
Page 37: Operation
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Page 38: Hardness Measurement
Operation Hardness measurement 5.1 Hardness measurement The following chapter informs you about how hard- ness measurements are made with the MIC 10 and how to carry out adjustments. base version Data Logger version If you wish to carry out measurements on low-alloy or In the middle of the display you can see the software unalloyed steels then instrument calibration is not version code of your instrument.
Page 39: Turning The Instrument Off
Operation Hardness measurement Turning the instrument off The MIC 10 is turned off with a key combination. Simultaneously press – The set functions are retained. If a probe is not connected, then the probe symbol on Automatic instrument switch-off the left of the display will flash: The MIC 10 will automatically switch off after 3 Note: minutes of non-operation.
Page 40: Setting The Display Backlight
Operation Hardness measurement Setting the display backlight Selecting the measurement reading dis- play You can set the display backlight. With your measurements, you can have single meas- Press until the following indication is displayed: – urement readings displayed or the active arithmetical average value calculated from continuous measure- ment readings.
Page 41: Selecting The Hardness Scale
Operation Hardness measurement Selecting the hardness scale You can select the hardness scale in the above se- quence (scrolling). Normally the measurement reading is displayed in HV Press – corresponding to the UCI method. The newly selected hardness scale is indicated in the In addition to this, you can have the hardness value display.
Page 42: Setting The Alarm Threshold
Operation Hardness measurement Select another hardness scale or press twice in Setting the alarm threshold – order to delete the measurement reading. This function is useful for identifying measurement After the hardness scale has been changed the set readings which are under or over defined limit values. threshold is deactivated if its range is exceeded.
Page 43 Operation Hardness measurement With set the upper alarm threshold, for If, during the measurement sequence, a measurement – example: reading is below the set alarm threshold then an addi- tional signal tone is given and a flashing LO symbol will appear on the display. The setting is made in the same hardness scale as selected in MEASUREMENT level: If, during the measurement sequence, a measurement...
Page 44 Operation Hardness measurement Note: You switch the alarm threshold off again by selecting the corresponding function and pressing Note: The set alarm thresholds are automatically converted to the new value when the hardness scale is changed. The alarm is deactivated when the range is exceeded. Issue 08, 08/01 Krautkrämer MIC 10...
Page 45: Carrying Out The Measurement
Operation Hardness measurement Carrying out the measurement Position the probe tip vertically onto the surface of – the test material. Pay attention to correct probe Measurement on low-alloy and unalloyed steels can handling. be directly made without calibration because the cali- The probe symbol on the display indicates that contact bration values for these materials are preprogrammed has been made.
Page 46: Deleting The Last Measurement Reading
Operation Hardness measurement Using you can switch between single or average Viewing the last average value – value. You can also recall the last calculated average value A measurement set is closed by pressing – after termination of a measurement set. If you are working with the DL version of the MIC 10, Due to the fact that the last settings always remain in the measurement set is now stored and the file name...
Page 47: Viewing Measurement Set And Deleting Any Measurement Value
Operation Hardness measurement Viewing measurement set and deleting The following status indication on the display flashes with all steps of this function in order to indicate that any measurement value you have interupted the measurement and can con- During the measurement you are able to view the ac- tinue: tive measurement set.
Page 48 Operation Hardness measurement The current absolute standard deviation appears on Press – the display: The first measurement reading of the active set ap- pears on the display: You can view the relative standard deviation (in per- cent) by pressing You can now view the individual measurement read- ings in measurement sequence: You can scroll through the measurement set with –...
Page 49 Operation Hardness measurement Deleting measurement readings Cancelling deletion You can delete every displayed measurement read- You are able to retrieve the deleted measurement ing. The average value will then be reevaluated. reading. When the average value, which you wish to delete, Scroll through the set with until the indication –...
Page 50 Operation Hardness measurement Direct selection of the measurement reading from Displaying the average reading the set If you press again, the active average reading of – If you press again, the index (position in the the measurement set will appear. –...
Page 51: Measuring Other Material
Operation Hardness measurement Measuring other material Carry out a measurement set of about 5 single – measurements on your test meterial (corresponding If you do not wish to carry out measurements on low to the above described measurement on low-alloy or non-alloyed steels but on high alloyed steels or ma- steel).
Page 52 Operation Hardness measurement You must now match the displayed value to the hard- Note: ness value of your test material. With the help of the Memory Card, recalibration with With you can increase or decrease the dis- – the DL version of the MIC 10 is made easy. All calibra- played value (refer to Chapter 4, page 4-7, Accel- tion and adjustment parameters can be stored on a erated Setting).
Page 53 Operation Hardness measurement Reproducing the calibration The calibration which has been changed is corre- spondingly displayed in the MEASUREMENT level by If you wish to recall the calibration parameters for the CAL. measurement on low alloyed steels after having cali- brated to another material, proceed as follows: Press until the calibration value is displayed.
Page 54: Measuring With Defined Measurement Times (Dwell Time)
Operation Hardness measurement Measuring with defined measurement times (dwell time) As opposed to short time measurements, you can carry out measurements whose dwell time you can determine yourself. In order to measure with a steady accuracy you require a cylindrical probe attachment as well as a test support.
Page 55 Operation Hardness measurement The indication for the changed dwell time flashes on the display during the measurement: An acoustic signal indicates the end of the measure- ment. The hardness reading appears on the display. Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01 5-19...
Page 56: Data Storage (Only Mic 10 Dl)
Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) 5.2 Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) The MIC 10 has a Data Logger in which you can store measurement values and settings. The stored data of a measurement set can be • viewed on the display •...
Page 57: Switching The Data Logger On
Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Switching the Data Logger on The Data Logger is now activated. This setting is re- tained even after the instrument has been switched In the default setting of the MIC 10 DL the Data Log- off.
Page 58: Storing The Measurement In The Data Logger Or On The Memory Card
Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Storing the measurement in the Data Log- ger or on the Memory Card With the MIC 10 DL you can carry out a number of measurements within a measurement set and store them. Make certain that the Data Logger is active.
Page 59: Viewing A File And Deleting Single Measurement Readings
Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Viewing a file and deleting single meas- Basic procedure urement readings Access to the stored data is made via . Individual data of the stored measurement set can be selected The stored data of a measurement set can be dis- consecutively with played.
Page 60 Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) The hardness scale can be changed with . The – new hardness scale is stored. With you can reset the hardness scale back to – the normal setting. Viewing single measurements Press again. –...
Page 61 Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Deleting single measurements You can delete a display measurement reading. The average value is then recalculated. Press – The displayed measurement value flashes. Press again. – With you can view all the measurement –...
Page 62 Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Cancelling the deletion Direct selection of the measurement reading from the measurement set You can retrieve the deleted measurement reading. Press again. – Scroll through the measurement set with until – the indication for the deleted measurement reading The index (position of the measurement set) of the appears on the display again: measurement reading last selected appears:...
Page 63 Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Displaying the standard deviation Displaying the range Press again. Press again. – – The absolute standard deviation is displayed: The absolute range is displayed: If you press , the relative standard deviation – If you press , the relative range is displayed –...
Page 64 Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Viewing the instrument settings Press – In the following steps of this function the instrument The lower alarm threshold is displayed, e.g. settings for the measurement are displayed. Press – The calibration value is displayed, e.g. for the un- changed, preset calibration on non-alloyed and low al- loyed steel: Press...
Page 65: Deleting A File
Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Deleting a file If necessary, close your actual measurment set. – Press and then – Select with the file of the measurement set – which you wish to delete, e.g.: • 1 kgf: Probe MIC 201 (1 kgf) •...
Page 66: Deleting The Whole Memory
Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Deleting the whole memory The display flashes. Press again. – If necessary, close your actual measurement set. – Press – Attention: With an active Data Logger the following display appears: All stored data are deleted. Changing the number of the Memory Card The Memory Card has a number which also appears in the report printout (refer to Chapter 7.1, page 7-6).
Page 67: Using The Memory Card As A Parameter Card
Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Storing parameters Make your instrument settings, e.g. calibration on – another material, threshold and dwell time adjust- ment. Insert an empty Memory Card into the MIC 10. – Press . You must be in the SET level. –...
Page 68 Operation Data storage (only MIC 10 DL) Loading parameters Deleting parameters The stored settings on a parameter card can be re- You can afterwards delete the stored settings and loaded into the MIC 10 at any time. again use the Parameter Card as a Memory Card to store your measurement sets.
Page 71: Configuration
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Page 72: Basic Procedure
Configuration The MIC 10 offers you various possibilities of instru- Basic procedure ment configuration using a special mode. You can Select the Configuration level, by simultaneously – compile the function range for the instrument if you pressing when the instrument is turned wish.
Page 73: Selecting The Language For The Report Printout (Only For Mic 10 Dl)
Configuration Selecting the language for the report prin- tout (only for MIC 10 DL) You can select which language the stored data is to be printed. After you have switched on the configuration mode, this function will be the first to appear in the display: You have the following selection possibilities: •...
Page 74: Selecting The Report Format (Only For Mic 10 Dl)
Configuration Selecting the report format (only for MIC 10 DL) The stored data can be printed in six different formats. Refer to Chapter 7, Documentation. Press until the following display appears: – With set the selected hardness scale to OFF. –...
Page 75: Din 50150 Or Astm E 140
Configuration DIN 50150 or ASTM E 140 Inhibiting calibration You can convert the hardness into other scales ac- You can inhibit calibration changes. This is especially cording to DIN or ASTM E 140. useful • if you only measure on one type of material Press until the following display appears: –...
Page 76: Inhibiting The Dwell Time
Configuration Inhibiting the dwell time Inhibiting alarm thresholds You are able to inhibit adjustment changes to the Changes to the upper (Hi) and lower (Lo) alarm thre- dwell time. sholds can be inhibited. Press until the following display appears: Press until the required display appears: –...
Page 77: Adjusting The Time Period For The Display Backlight
Configuration Adjusting the time period for the display In doing this, the permanent display backlight is set, this means that it does not automatically switch off backlight after a certain time. You can select the switch off time for the backlight, which is activated after a non-operation period.
Page 78: Switching Off The Data Logger (Only Mic 10 Dl)
Configuration Switching off the Data Logger Switching the Memory Card off (only MIC 10 DL) (only MIC 10 DL) You can switch off the internal Data Logger of the If operation with the Memory Card is not required it MIC 10 DL if you do not intend to store measure- can be switched off.
Page 79: Documentation (Only Mic 10 Dl)
Documentation (only MIC 10 DL) Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01...
Page 80: Printing Data
Documentation (only MIC 10 DL) Printing data 7.1 Printing data Preparing the printer Connect the printer to the MIC 10 DL via the serial – In connection with a printer with serial interface (e.g. interface. EPSON series FX), the MIC 10 DL offers you the Data transfer is made in the following fixed data format possibility to print stored adjustment and measure- to which you must set your printer:...
Page 81: Printing All Files
Documentation (only MIC 10 DL) Printing data Printing all files The form and language of the printout are dependent on the setting made in the configuration level of the Press – MIC 10 (see following pages). The display for the active Data Logger (dL - 1) or Mem- ory Card (card number), if inserted, appears.
Page 82: Selection Of The Report Language
Documentation (only MIC 10 DL) Printing data Selection of the report language You can select the language in which the report is to be printed: • English (Standard setting) • French • German • Italian Press again. – • Spanish The data of the selected file are printed.
Page 83: Selection Of Report Format
Documentation (only MIC 10 DL) Printing data Selection of report format Single meas. sets All meas. sets You can select one of five settings for the format in short printout list which the report is to be printed. short printout short printout of The following are differentiated: measurement set...
Page 84 Documentation (only MIC 10 DL) Printing data ----------------------- Complete printout of a measurement set MIC 10 (01.01.00) The complete printout contains the following data: ----------------------- Date: __.__.__ • Header with software version of the MIC 10 Instrument SN • Date: entry of date Data Source DL-1 File #...
Page 85: Short Printout Of A Measurement Set
Documentation (only MIC 10 DL) Printing data • Standard Dev.: Standard deviation (absolute and Short printout of a measurement set relative) The short printout is an extract from the complete • Min. Thickness: Minimum material thickness, size printout: necessary for geometrically not influenced measure- ----------------------- ments MIC 10 (01.01.00)
Page 86: Printout Of All Measurement Sets As A List
Documentation (only MIC 10 DL) Printing data Printout of all measurement sets as a list Printout in DIN A4 format All the measurement sets stored in the Data Logger or The printout in DIN A4 format (refer to the following on the Memory Card are printed with the following in- page) contains all information of the complete printout formation:...
Page 87: Data Transfer With The User Program Ultradoc
Documentation (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with the user program UltraDOC 7.2 Data transfer with the user pro- gram UltraDOC Using the user program UltraDOC from Krautkrämer you are able to transfer stored measurement sets to a PC before editing and processing them. In addition to this, you can remote control the MIC 10 from a PC with this program.
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Page 89: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01...
Page 90: Care
Care and maintenance Care 8.1 Care Care of batteries Battery capacity and life depend mainly on correct Care of instrument treatment. Therefore please observe the following tips: The batteries should be charged in the following cases: Clean the instrument and accessories only with a dry cloth.
Page 91: Treatment Of Almn Batteries
Care and maintenance Care Treatment of AlMn batteries Due to the fact that incorrect treatment of batteries can lead of damage, please observe the following hints: use leakproof batteries! – remove the batteries from the instrument if you do – not use them for a long period! Attention: Never try to charge AlMn batteries (danger of explo-...
Page 92: Maintenance
Care and maintenance Maintenance 8.2 Maintenance Basically, the MIC 10 and the probes are maintenance- free. Warning: Repair work must only be carried out by authorized Krautkrämer service personnel. Issue 08, 08/01 Krautkrämer MIC 10...
Page 93: Function Check And Troubleshooting
Function check and troubleshooting Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01...
Page 94: Check Function
Function check and troubleshooting Check function 9.1 Check function still permissible (for a max. range of 5 % with refer- ence to the average). Individual deviations from the plate value may occur in Visual check of the Vickers diamond freehand measurements depending on the probe Periodically check the Vickers diamond under a micro- handling.
Page 95: Troubleshooting
Function check and troubleshooting Troubleshooting 9.2 Troubleshooting Note: If you don’t succeed with the described procedures After the MIC 10 has been turned on it runs an auto- you can initialize the instrument, i.e. reset it to its de- matic system self-check. fault settings.
Page 96 Function check and troubleshooting Troubleshooting Error code Cause Remedy E 1.1 Error in handling the probe during Repeat the measurement. measurement (contact time greater than 3 Ensure correct probe handling. seconds) Place the probe with the nececcary pressure carefully onto the material surface. E 1.2 Measurement cannot be evaluated (e.g.
Page 97: Specifications
Specifications Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01 10-1...
Page 98 Specifications Measurement method UCI method (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance) with Vickers diamond Test load Handheld probes MIC 201-A (10 N), MIC 205-A (50 N), MIC 2010-A (98 N) Indentor Diamond pyramid according to Vickers, roof angle 136° Test materials Metallic materials Basically, measurements are also possible on glass and ceramics.
Page 99 Specifications Display resolution 1.0 HV 1.0 HB 1.0 N/mm 1.0/0.5/0.1 HRB 1.0,/0.5/0.1 HRC Display 4 digit LCD with switchable backlight, adjustable duration (5 to 60 sec. or con- tinuous) Power Battery operation, two 1.5V AA cells Batteries: AlMn (approx.15 hours operation) Alkaline: at 20 °...
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Page 101: Interface And Peripherals (Only Mic 10 Dl)
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Page 102: Interface Rs 232
Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Interface RS 232 11.1 Interface RS 232 Pinbelegung RS 232 The MIC 10 has an RS 232 interface (Lemo 0) enab- ling you to transfer data between peripherals such as a printer or PC. Complete remote control of the MIC 10 DL from a PC is also possible via the RS 232.
Page 103: Data Format
Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a printer Data format 11.2 Data transfer with a printer The physical data transfer via the MIC 10’s RS 232 in- With the MIC 10 you have the possibility to print adjust- terface is made with the following fixed data format: ment and measurement data including statistical data.
Page 104: Data Transfer With A Pc
Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC 11.3 Data transfer with a PC Remote operation of the MIC 10 DL Data transfer from the PC is made by remote control When you connect the MIC 10 DL to a PC you can codes.
Page 105 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC • Entry (set) of a new value or condition for the func- The command, including <ESC> and <CR>, must not tion with the command structure: contain more than 16 characters. When the MIC 10 DL operates in the echo mode it will give all characters <ESC><CODE><PARAMETER><CR>...
Page 106: Code List For Remote Operation
Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC Code list for remote operation Code Description Code Description Read number of stored measurement sets; Issue measurement set contents Read / set display mode Read active zero frequency Read / set calibration value Indication of probe contact on/off;...
Page 107 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC Description of the individual functions Code Description In the following you will find a detailed description of Read / set time for display backlight switch- the individual remote control functions arranged al- phabetically.
Page 108 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC Warning: AV - Read / set display mode When you change the calibration value, the active Syntax: <ESC>AV [ (0|1) ] measurement set will be terminated beforehand. Description: Toggle between display of singe value and average CF- Close data set value or read active display mode.
Page 109 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC Example: c(Lo) = 0 lower alarm threshold not variable c(Lo) = 1 lower alarm threshold variable <ESC>CM<CR> Read report format: 3<CR> Result: 3 c(Logger) = 0 Data Logger function disabled <ESC>CM 5<CR>...
Page 110 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC c(HRB) = 2 HRB scale: resolution 0.5 HRB CU - Disable / enable hardness scales and read c(HRB) = 3 HRB scale: resolution 0.1 HRB status If e.g. only HV and HRC should be enabled with a res- Syntax: <ESC>CO [n]<CR>...
Page 111 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC 4 = Spanish DL - Data Logger Status 5 = user defined On recall without parameter, the active selected report Syntax: <ESC>DL [ (0 | 1) ] <CR> language is returned in the same code.
Page 112 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC Warning: HI - Read / set upper threshold When you set the upper threshold, the active measure- Syntax: <ESC>HI ment set will be terminated beforehand. [ (n [.m] [ (HV | HRC | HRB | HB | N/MM2 ) ] | ON | OFF) ]<CR>...
Page 113 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC Default settings Function Default setting Code In the following you will find an overview of the default Error messages not active OE 0 settings of all functions including the corresponding output remote codes.
Page 114 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC • Trigger the key functions via remote control. The Function Default setting Code corresponding key designation is input as par- ameter for this: Time for backlight 10 s TL 10 switch-off EXIT...
Page 115 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC Warning: LO - Read / set lower threshold When you set the lower threshold, the active measure- Syntax: <ESC>LO ment set will be terminated beforehand. [ (n [.m] [ (HV | HRC| HRB | HB | N/MM2 ) ] | ON | OFF) ]<CR>...
Page 116 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC NF - Read active zero frequency OC - Indication of probe contact Syntax: <ESC>NF<CR> Syntax: <ESC>OC [ (0 | 1) ] <CR> Description: Description: Reading the instantaneously valid zero frequency of Switching the indication of probe contact on/off by the the probe.
Page 117 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC OE - Output of error messages OH - Output of measured hardness Syntax: <ESC>OE [ (0 | 1) ] <CR> Syntax: <ESC>OH [ (0 | 1) ] <CR> Description: Description: Switching the output of error messages on/off via the...
Page 118 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC OT - Output of indentation period OX - Outputof the relative frequency shifts Syntax: <ESC>OT [ (0 | 1) ] <CR> Syntax: <ESC>OX [ (0 | 1) ] <CR> Description: Description: Switching the output of the indentation period on/off...
Page 119 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC PN - Serial number of the probe RF - Read active probe frequency Syntax: <ESC>PN<CR> Syntax: <ESC>RF>CR> Description: Description: Read probe serial number. If there is no probe con- Reading the active probe frequency.
Page 120 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC TL - Read / set time for display backlight TM - Read / set dwell time Syntax: <ESC>TL [ (n | ON) ]<CR> Syntax: <ESC>TM [n]<CR> Description: Description: Reading or setting the time after which the instrument Set the measurement time in seconds or read active backlight is switched off if the instrument is not used.
Page 121 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC TP - Read / set time for instrument switch-off UN - Select the hardness scale Syntax: <ESC>TP [ (n | ON) ]<CR> Syntax: <ESC>UN [ (HV | HRC | HRB | HB | N/MM2) ] <CR>...
Page 122 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL) Data transfer with a PC VE - Software Version Syntax: <ESC>VE<CR> Description: Reading the software version number of the instru- ment. Example: <ESC>VE<CR> Read Software Version no.: 1.1<CR><LF> Result: 1.1 11-22 Issue 08, 08/01 Krautkrämer MIC 10...
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Appendix Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01 12-1...
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Appendix The UCI method 12.1 The UCI method There are also two additional advantages: • The measurement is made under load. (no impairment of the measurement due to elastic The following section contains some helpful informa- resilience) tion about the hardness testing method of the MIC 10. •...
Page 125: Conversion Of Hardness Values
Appendix Conversion of hardness values • the specified testing method cannot be applied, for 12.2 Conversion of hardness values instance, because suitable test equipment is not available. The conversion of hardness values into other hard- • it is not possible to take the samples required for ness scales is only possible with certain limitations.
Page 126: Preparation Of The Test Material
Appendix Preparation of the test material 12.3 Preparation of the test material Measuring small test pieces Distinct reading variations may especially occur with a In order to achieve reliable and repeatable measure- mass lower than 0.3 kg and a specimen thickness of ment results it is important that you observe the infor- less than 15 mm if the test material is excited to reson- mation on quality and preparation of the material.
Page 127 Appendix Preparation of the test material Diagonal lengths and indent depths for a selection of Diagonal lenghts and indent depths for a selection of Vickers hardness values and a test load of 10 kgf Vickers hardness values and a test load of 1 kgf Vickers F = 98 N Vickers...
Page 128: Notes On Statistical Evaluation
Appendix Notes on statistical evaluation 12.4 Notes on statistical evaluation Each measurement has a certain amount of inaccu- racy. A measuring error includes the following individ- ual errors: The MIC 10 offers you the opportunity to print the fol- • The basic measurement inaccuracy of the applied lowing statistical data into a report: testing method maximum value...
Page 129: Calculating The Statistical Data
Appendix Notes on statistical evaluation Calculating the statistical data Relative standard deviation The relative standard deviation (STD) is calculated as Average value follows: The average (AVG) is calculated as an arithmetical mean: ⋅ 100 STD[%] = + … x AVG = whereby x = single measurement whereby...
Page 130: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Appendix EC declaration of conformity 12.5 EC declaration of conformity We declare that the MIC 10 / MIC 10 DL conforms to the following European directives: • 89/336EEC - Elctromagnetic compatibility - • 73/23/EEC, amended by the directive 93/68/EEC - Low-voltage directive - The conformity of the above-mentioned product with the regulations of the directive 89/336EEC is proven by the observance of the standard specifications...
Page 131: Service Addresses
Appendix Service addresses 12.6 Service addresses Krautkrämer GmbH Service-Center Robert-Bosch-Str. 3 The MIC 10 is made of high quality components and is D - 50354 Hürth produced according to the most modern methods. Stringent intermediate checks and a quality assurance system according to DIN ISO 9001 ensure an optimal Postfach 1363 quality of the instrument.
Page 132 Appendix Service addresses Großbritannien Krautkramer UK Ltd. Univ. of Warwick Science Park GB - Coventry CV4 7HS Phone: 0044 - 2476 - 69 00 69 Fax: 0044 - 2476 - 85 30 16 E-Mail: sales@krautkramer.co.uk Krautkramer Inc 50 Industrial Park Road P.O.
Page 133: Changes
Changes Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01 13-1...
Page 134 Changes Existing changes or additions are described in this chapter. Otherwise this chapter remains empty. 13-2 Issue 08, 08/01 Krautkrämer MIC 10...
Page 135: Index
Index Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01 14-1...
Page 136 Index Accelerated setting Accumulators Carrying out calibration 5-15 Alarm threshold Calibration Inhibiting Inhibiting Alarm thresholds Reproducing 5-17 Printout Calibration value 5-15 Setting Printout Application software 2-7, 7-9, 11-4 Conditions Arithmetical average value Hardness testing with MIC 10 ASTM E 140 5-5, 6-5, 12-3 Conversion of hardness scales 1-9, 5-5, 12-3...
Page 137 Index Measurment reading 5-23 Memory 5-30 Initialization Parameters 5-32 Instrument settings DIN 50 150 5-5, 6-5, 12-3 Loading 5-31 Display Viewing 5-28 Overview 4-2 - 4-3 Display backlight Selecting time period Setting Dwell time Keys Inhibiting Overview Printout Setting 5-18 Material Handling File...
Page 138 Index Measurment accuracy Checking Parameter Card 5-31 Memory Parameters Deleting 5-30 Deleting 5-32 Memory Card 2-8, 5-16, 5-20 Loading 5-32 as Parameter Card 5-31 Printer Blocking Transfer parameters Changing number 5-30 Printing Switching off All files Minimum material thickness 12-6 Selecting format Printout Selecting language...
Page 139 Index Report format Viewing 5-24 Short 7-7 Software version of the MIC 10 Report printout Printout Complete Standard deviation 5-12, 5-27, 12-6 DIN A4 format Printout List Statistical evaluation 12-6 - 12-7 Selecting format 6-4, 7-5 Status display Selecting language 6-3, 7-4 Storage capacity 5-22...
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Branson Krautkramer MIC 10 User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Scope of Delivery and Accessories

3 Preparations for Operation

4 Basics of Operation

5 Operation

6 Configuration

7 Documentation (Only MIC 10 DL)

8 Care and Maintenance

9 Function Check and Troubleshooting

10 Specifications

11 Interface and Peripherals (Only MIC 10 DL)

12 Appendix

13 Changes

Index

15 Assembly Instructions

Spare Parts List

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

Need help?

Questions and answers

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