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DeFelsko PosiTector BHI Quick Manual

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  • Page 1 Barcol Hardness Impressor Quick Guide v. 1.0 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 2: Quick Start

    This Quick Guide summarizes the basic functions of the gage. Quick Start Quick Start The PosiTector BHI powers-up when the center navigation button is pressed. To preserve battery life, the Gage powers-down after approximately 5 minutes of no activity. All settings are retained.

  • Page 3: Menu Operation

    The PosiTector BHI consists of the PosiTector BHI probe, Standard or Advanced gage body, leveling plate, test disks (2), replacement indentor,...

  • Page 4: Calibration, Verification And Adjustment

    Calibration, Verification and Adjustment Calibration, Verification and Adjustment Three steps ensure best accuracy… 1. Calibration - typically performed by the manufacturer. All probes include a Certificate of Calibration. 2. Verification of Accuracy - typically performed by the user on known reference standards such as the included test disk. 3.

  • Page 5: Cal Settings Menu

    (see Cal Settings, pg. 4) Cal Settings Menu Cal Settings Menu The PosiTector BHI is factory calibrated and for most applications no calibration adjustment is required. However, there may be times when a zero, one or two point adjustment is necessary including after indentor replacement or to compensate for indentor wear.
  • Page 6 1 Pt Adjust Adjusts the Gage to a known material hardness. Step 1: Select 1 Pt Adjust from the Cal Settings menu. Step 2: Press the (+) button to select the number of readings to be used to obtain an average, typically 3 to 10 readings. The greater the variation between readings, the more readings should be taken to obtain an average.

  • Page 7: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Setup Menu Reset Reset (menu reset) restores factory settings and returns the Gage to a known condition. The following occurs: - All batches, stored measurements, batch names and screen captures are erased. - Calibration adjustments are returned to factory settings. - Menu settings are returned to the following: Memory = OFF Bluetooth & Stream = OFF...

  • Page 8: Statistics Mode

    Test Time The PosiTector BHI has an on-screen timer to measure the hardness of a material after a given period of time. Use the (-) and (+) buttons to adjust the test duration. When taking a reading, the timer starts automatically once the indentor is on the surface and the ▼...

  • Page 9: Memory Management

    Memory Management Memory Management The PosiTector BHI has internal memory storage for recording measurement data. Stored measurements can be reviewed on- screen or accessed via computers, tablets and smart phones. All stored measurements are date and time-stamped. symbol appears when the Gage is set to store measurement data.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    1 Pt or 2 Pt Cal Adjust may be required (pg. 5). Accessing Stored Measurement Data Accessing Stored Measurement Data DeFelsko offers the following free solutions for viewing, analyzing and reporting data: PosiSoft USB Drive - Connect the Gage to a PC/Mac using the supplied USB cable.

  • Page 11: Connect Menu

    Connect Menu WiFi Allows connection to your local wireless network or mobile (Advanced models only) hot spot. Ideal for using your network’s internet connection for synchronizing stored measurements with PosiSoft.net (pg. 9). When USB Drive is checked , the PosiTector gage uses a USB mass storage device class which provides users with a simple interface to retrieve stored data in a manner similar to USB flash drives, digital cameras and digital audio players.
  • Page 12 NOTE: PosiSoft Desktop is required when using USB connections to synchronize measurements with PosiSoft.net. Bluetooth (Advanced models only) Allows individual readings to be sent to a computer, printer or compatible device as they are taken using Bluetooth wireless technology. Bluetooth Smart (Advanced models only, serial numbers 784000 and greater) Sync Batches...
  • Page 13 Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. DeFelsko is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.

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