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HARDNESS TESTER
NOVOTEST Т-UD3
Operating Manual
2016

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  • Page 1 HARDNESS TESTER NOVOTEST Т-UD3 Operating Manual 2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6. Preparations for operation 7. Basics of operation 8. Operation 9. Hardness measurement 10. Measurement modes 11. Calibration 12. Technical maintenance, special conditions of operation 13. Precautions and trouble shouting 14. Manufacturer’s guarantee and service maintenance Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    2. Appointment The hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3 is handy, easy to operate and can carry out tests quickly without any difficulties. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3 is mainly suitable: •...
  • Page 4 Rockwell C ±10 Brinell ±15 Vickers ±15 Leeb Tensile strength Not rated 3.3. Working conditions: from -20°C to +40°C 3.4. Overall dimensions Name Overall dimensions, mm Information processing unit 160x75x30 Ø25х140 UCI probe Ø20х150 Rebound probe Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 5 Radius of curvature of the surface, mm UCI probe U1 Rebound probe D1 Weight of the test material, not less, kg UCI probe U1 Rebound probe D1 Thickness of the test material, not less, mm UCI probe U1 Rebound probe D1 Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

  • Page 6: Packing List

    The impact causes a plastic deformation of the material and Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 7 The measurement is thus less affected by surface roughness; even gunmetal-finished surfaces can be measured. Concerning the UCI method, the measurement value is also dependent on the Young’s modulus of the material. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

  • Page 8: Preparations For Operation

    6.2. Connection of probes. Socket of the probe is at the top of the information processing unit. Connect the probe cable to the NOVOTEST T-UD3 socket in accordance with the marks on the connector. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

  • Page 9: Basics Of Operation

    Development and manufacturing of non- destructive testing equipment and system 7. Basics of operation 7.1. Keys Turn on/off key Materials switch Hardness scale Modes switch switch Navigation keys Back Enter Backspace Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

  • Page 10: Operation

    0.1 kg and a specimen thickness of less than 1 mm if the test material is excited to resonance or sympathetic oscillations. Otherwise, such test materials must be fixed to a solid base, e.g. using a viscous paste. The same applies to the hardness test blocks. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 11 (e.g. a table) in such a way that they are not moved or caused to vibrate by the impact. 8.3. Device menu After connecting the probe, hold TURN ON/OFF button until logo appears on the display: Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 12 Then, you get to the main menu of the device: The menu consists of 6 sections: 1. Measuring 2. Calibration 3. Archive 4. Settings 5. Memory card 6. Information Move through the menu using the navigation keys, for entering press key Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 13 Each of the scales can be calibrated to 11 conventional materials: Steel (ST), Alloy Steel (AST), Stainless steel (SST), Cast Iron (CI), Nodular Iron (NI), Aluminums (Al), Brass (BRS), Bronze (BRZ), Copper (CU), User material 1 (U1), User material 2 (U2). Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 14 Detailed description of the calibration process, see paragraph 11. 8.3.3. Archive Selecting Archive you go to the list of saved measurements, which displays Measurement name, Date and time of the measurement, Scale, Material and Average Value. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 15 Selecting Settings you go to the settings menu for configure the following settings: Time: time setting. Date: date setting. Language: selection language of the device menu (available English, German, Polish, Russian). Photo: enable / disable the camera (for version with camera). Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 16 % value adjusts the range of deviations of measurements to be included in the calculation of the average for the series in Smart mode. Detailed description of the Smart mode, see paragraph 10.4. Navigate and select options using the navigation keys. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 17 After calibration of the probe is recommended to create a backup copy of the calibration (usually the manufacturer makes the calibration of 1-2 scales, to check the probe). This is done in order to be able to resume adequate calibration after incorrect settings in the future. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 18 After the initial save of calibrations you can always download it to the probe. This function is needed for the resumption of adequate calibration in case of wrong settings of the probe. 8.3.5.3. Clear SD card Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 19 Аt the bottom of the screen of this menu shown Memory state. 8.3.6. Information In this menu you can view information about the manufacturer and offices around the world. Scroll through the list using the navigation keys Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

  • Page 20: Hardness Measurement

    The puck provides the convenience of positioning the probe relative to the testing object and a clip for the measurements Figure 1a. UCI Probe U1 1 – Probe’s body; 2 – Collapsible nozzle; 3 – Puck; 4 – Place for fingers Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 21 The probe may be removed from the nozzle is used for measuring the hardness in the narrow and hard to reach places. Figure 2 Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

  • Page 22: Measurement Modes

    Presence of user calibration The state of the Scale diamond indenter (ready for measurement) Material Mode Then select the scale and material hardness for which there is a proper calibration (how to calibrate device see paragraph 11). Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 23 For select the hardness scale press and chose the scale that will be used by keys then press For select the material press and chose the material that will be used by keys then press Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

  • Page 24: Calibration

    (Figure 3c). After the sound signal, remove the probe from the tested object. Figure 3 NOTE! For correct operation of the UCI probe try not to exceed the pressing force which is correspond to the probe (1 or 5 kg). Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 25 NOTE! The "exciter" in the probe is powered from the batteries. If the batteries are depleted you will get erratic test results. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 26 You can get the value of the current measurement or the average for the series of measurements, depending on the settings in Settings menu Current or Average: After the measurement, you can save measurement (series of measurements) in the archive by pressing ENTER key Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 27 Keyboard appears: Move the cursor over the keyboard with navigation keys and select symbols by pressing , after that press For saving without photo, press key or take picture of tested object by pressing Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 28 To take a new photo press and repeat the action. Press , move the cursor with navigation keys to select the tested place (point). Press for saving. The record is stored in the archive. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 29 Fixed angle is displayed in the upper part of the display. Angle of the measurements Position of the probe perpendicular to the ground plane corresponds to the angle 0°. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 30 Charge the impact body by a charging mechanism pressing the probe enclosure until the clicks, as shown below: Figure 4. Rebound probe Press the release button on top of the impact device by finger of your free hand. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 31 - Graph – mode of the construction graph; - Histogram – mode of the construction columnar bar chart; - Statistic – statistics mode; - Smart – mode of filter incorrect measurements; - Signal – the display signal mode (only for Leeb). Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 32 To select the measurement mode, press 10.1. Graph mode In graph mode, the device displays the current measurement value or average of series of measurements, depending on selected the Current or Average in Measurement settings menu: Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 33 Development and manufacturing of non- destructive testing equipment and system 10.2. Histogram mode The device builds histogram of series measurements. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 34 After that, the following measurements that exceed a given tolerance will be excluded from the series and will not be taken into account when calculating the average of the series. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 35 Filled with the color readings indicate that the device has fixed the general sequence and Smart mode is active. To set the tolerance of Smart Mode, go to Settings: And set the percentage tolerance values from 1 to 10. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 36 Mode is active only for Leeb probe and shows the voltage produced during the impact and rebound of impact body. M is the maximum value of the conditional code number which corresponds to the received signal. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 37 Each of the scales can be calibrated to 11 conventional materials: Steel (ST), Alloy Steel (AST), Stainless steel (SST), Cast Iron (CI), Nodular Iron (NI), Aluminums (Al), Brass (BRS), Bronze (BRZ), Copper (CU), User material 1 (U1), User material 2 (U2). Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 38 All calibrations of the device can be calibrated for any materials and any scales, and are divided in this way just for practicality. Press the navigation keys to choice cell for calibration, for example HRC for Steel: Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 39 The device, making the measurement, gets the nominal codes, the purpose of calibration - is to find the correlation between the nominal code and hardness values (construction of the relation function). To start the calibration, enter the real values of the samples by pressing Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 40 Then, move your selection on the hardness value according to the sample, and make at least 5 measurements. Make sure that the value of (current value of the code) would not varied by more than Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 41 The value for verification. Calculation of the average value of the code series. To check the correctness of the got values, move the cursor to the X:000 and take a few measurements on one of the sample. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 42 The device has the following built-in calibrations for Leeb probes: Rockwell C Brinell Vickers Rockwell B Shore User 1 User 2 User 3 Steel/HLD Steel Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Cast Iron Nodular Iron Aluminums Brass Bronze Copper User material 1 User material 2 Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 43 For example, we have two steel sample of known hardness of HRC, and device shows a stable deviation for hardness measurements on it. For making user two-point calibration select in main menu Calibration: Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 44 Development and manufacturing of non- destructive testing equipment and system Press and the screen appears: Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 45 - set 2 with pressing buttons then again Move the cursor by pressing to select the first row. Take about 5 measurements on the first sample, the instrument will display the average of the series in accordance with the current calibration. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 46 Press and by pressing set the nominal value of the sample. To go to the next digit number, press , for saving first value press . After adjusting the value of the first sample you get: Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 47 In the end, get: To save, press , window will appear: Press YES by . Calibration is saved. Select the appropriate material and scale, and device is ready for operation. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 48 Development and manufacturing of non- destructive testing equipment and system About the stored user calibration will symbolize the next state of the cell: To delete user calibration, go to the user calibration mode and set to 0 for N: Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 49 (paragraph 3.6) independently of the country. Replacement is possible only by the battery with similar characteristics in compliance with the marking on it. From environmental protection point of view, the best thing is to use the battery. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 50 If the measured AVEARGE value of the hardness tester does not correspond to the reference hardness test block NOMINAL value within the error limits, it is necessary to calibrate the hardness tester. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

  • Page 51: Precautions And Trouble Shouting

    If the hardness tester is used under the increased humidity or dust conditions, place the information processing unit into the plastic bag. After work period is over, it is mandatory to get the hardness tester dry. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

  • Page 52: Manufacturer's Guarantee And Service Maintenance

    “Industrial Scientific Technical Centre Devices Technologies" Ltd., 5, Spasskaya str., Novomoskovsk, 51200, Ukraine Phone: +38-067-593-59-77 Fax: +38-056-935-87-44 14.3. Post guarantee maintenance is conducted by the manufacturer service centre upon the Customer request. Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...
  • Page 53 Development and manufacturing of non- destructive testing equipment and system NOTES ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Hardness tester NOVOTEST T-UD3...

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