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  • Page 1 HC-121 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VIP Checker...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A- 1 . Barc od e R e ad er M S5 1 45 - R S I n it ia l izi n g Co d es Pg. 1 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...

  • Page 3: Important User Information

    For warranty terms and conditions, contact EKO or your distributor for further details. EKO guarantees that the product delivered to customer has been verified, checked and tested to ensure that the product meets the appropriate specifications. The product warranty is valid only if the product has been installed and used according to the directives provided in this instruction manual.

  • Page 4: Environment,

    2. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC EKO Instruments has completed a comprehensive evaluation of its product range to ensure compliance with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC regarding maximum concentration values for substances. As a result all products are manufactured using raw materials that do not contain any of the restricted substances referred to in the...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    3. Safety Information EKO Products are designed and manufactured with consideration for safety; however, please make sure to read and understand this instruction manual thoroughly to be able to operate the instrument safely in the correct manner. WARNING Attention to user; pay attention to the instructions given on the CAUTION instruction manual with this sign.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    VIP in this text) used to be processed by heat-flow method (which is used on EKO HC-074) for measuring the thermal conductivity; however, it is not so efficient for managing quality control for mass quantity of VIP production since it would take about 1~2 hours to measure just one VIP.

  • Page 7: Package Content

    4- 2. P ac k ag e Co nt en ts Check the package contents first; if any missing item or damage is noticed, please contact EKO immediately. Table 4-1 Package Contents Standard Items Qty. Remarks Measuring Unit With power supply cable, RS-232C cable...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Resistance Heater To compare the output value and the thermal Material conductivity, calibration needs to be performed. Figure 5-2. Sensor Unit Configuration (See [6-2. Calibration Software] for details) Pg. 7 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 9 The Barcode Reader will read the barcodes which are serial numbers (up to 13 digits) of the VIP to be measured. Barcode Reader is also connected via RS-232C cable. Serial numbers can be entered also from keyboard on the computer when the Barcode Reader is not available. Pg. 8 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 10 If the AC power line is supplied with separate electric transformer, there should not be any problems. To prevent noise, use noise cut transformer; make sure the grounding cable for the noise cut transformer and HC-121 is surely connected as well. Pg. 9 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 11 When the power is turned ON, all lamps on the Display Units are lit and buzzer sound should come on. *In this process the sensor disconnection is checked. Pg. 10 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...

  • Page 12: Software

    Once the [setup.exe] file is started up, the following window is displayed to start the installation preparation. Click Next > button to continue. Figure 6-1. Installation Wizard: Welcome Pg. 11 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 13 Windows Vista or newer for OS, the display will once get dark then warning message for user account control appears. Click Yes button. Figure 6-5. Installation Wizard: Warning Message Pg. 12 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 14 Following message appears; if you really wish to uninstall, click Yes button. The program disappears from the list of [Programs and Features] which confirms that the program uninstallation has competed. Figure 6-9. Confirmation Message Pg. 13 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 15 Property, Port Setting, Detail Setting, and COM port number. Select a COM Port number below 8 from the pull-down menu to forcibly change the COM Port assignment. Pg. 14 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 16 Combination of d & e does not match linear approximation, error becomes larger Figure 6-13a. Calibration Curve by Linear Approximation Pg. 15 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 17 Although the output higher than near-value but lower than reference value is indicated as nNG, and determined as Not Good , it is recommended to repeat the measurement. Less than near-value is indicated as NG and processed as Not Good . Pg. 16 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 18 Entering Thermal Conductivities Enter the thermal conductivities for each Sample 1, 2, and 3 at the very bottom section of each sample items. Enter the values in [mW/mK]. Pg. 17 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 19 Make sure to place the sensor on a center of VIP surface which is flat. If there are any uneven surfaces, it will cause larger variances. By repeating the steps 3 and 4, measurements for Samples 1~3 are started in order, and the status indication will Pg. 18 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 20 If the sample itself gets warmed up by the heater on the Sensor Unit, the calibration cannot be performed well, thus wait for more than 5 minutes till the Sensor Unit cools down. 30 seconds, till the Sensor Unit cools down. Pg. 19 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 21 1, which means it is a good value as calibration. Select the measurement method, Linear Approximation or Exponential Approximation by clicking the radio buttons provided on the Main Window. Figure 6-22. Select Linear Approximation or Exponential Approximation Pg. 20 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 22 When restarting the calibration by opening the saved measurement result, calibration can be continued by retrieving this file again. To retrieve the file, click Open. Open dialog window appears; select a file name and click Open. Pg. 21 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 23 Factors are Updated Figure 6-27. Measurement Setup Standard value and the Near-value are important values for judging the OK/NG of measured sample; setup these values with well consideration. Pg. 22 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 24 Load button and readout the parameter file. If the standard value and/or near-value are changed, click Save button, specify a file name, and save. 15. Now the calibration process is completed. Click Close button to finish the software. Pg. 23 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 25 If there are any disconnected - - - Figure 6-32. Display in Disconnected Status If above indication appears, please check again for connections on the Sensors and Display Unites. Pg. 24 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 26 Figure 6-34. Initial Window & Mode Menu ay will change to the Inspection Mode, and it shows more detailed contents. Select a mode which is easy for you to see. Pg. 25 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 27 Click Browse button to assign the directory for data saving and set it up with an appropriate name. After finished entering the settings, click OK button on Setup Tab. The standard value is determined by calibration done in advance. (See [6-2. Calibration Software]) Pg. 26 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 28 Press the Start button which is blinking on the Display Unit. The blinking will stop after the button is pressed. The Probe Status on the Measurement Software display Figure 6-36. Start Measurement Display Measureable reading disable reading enable setting enable Figure 6-37. Measureable Display Pg. 27 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 29 The counter (xxxx) is made of 4 digit-numbers between 0 and 9999. When starting up the software, the counter is setup at inclement u counter number will individually inclement for each channel. The Operation menu. Pg. 28 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 30 Please be careful that the indications of serial number, thermal conductivity, and evaluation result are cleared once the Start button is pressed. The saved data will not be erased. Pg. 29 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 31 Enter the barcode between the time after the cooling time has passed and before pressing the start button for the second time. The barcode is entered for the channel which the start button has been pressed. Pg. 30 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...

  • Page 32: Measurement Principle

    VIP samples, the sensors must be recalibrated as well. The output value will vary even if the sensor itself or channels are replaced; thus it is important to start with preparing calibration VIP samples that are OK, n-NG, and NG upon quality control. Pg. 31 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...

  • Page 33: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Do not look inside the scanner by opening the unit. There is a risk for harmful laser beam exposure, and will harm your eyes. Pg. 32 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 34 If the Barcode Reader used for the first time, it requires an initial setup to conform to the HC-120 Controller. (See APPENDIX A-1) Pg. 33 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...

  • Page 35: Specification

    RS-232C PC Connection Port RS-232C Barcode Reader Connection BAR CODE READER Port Size 320(W) x 120(H) x 220(D) mm Weight Power Source AC100 - 240V, 50/60Hz, Fuse: 3A Pg. 34 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 36 Terminator code only CR (Carriage Return) Available Digits Less than 13 digits Available Codes JAN-8, CODE39, CODE128, ITF Power Supply AC adaptor AC100V+/-10% (6VA) Volume Approximately 160g (without cable) Pg. 35 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 37 It can easily manage the measurement results by using barcodes. The measurement results are saved as text files in the HDD. Pg. 36 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 38 9- 3. C ab le s Table 9-4 Cable Specifications Cables Details 7A-125V 2.5m Power Cable 3-pin Plug IEC60320 C13 type socket RS-232C Cross cable, 1.5m Communication Cable Dsub9pin Female Dsub9pin Female Pg. 37 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 39 9- 4. Di m en si o n s 1. Measurement Unit Figure 9-1. Measurement Unit Dimension 2. Display Unit Sensor Unit Start Switch OK/NG Lamps Heat Sink Figure 9-2. Display Unit Dimension Pg. 38 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
  • Page 40 With set of power supply adapter and RS-232C cable for barcode reader for Barcode Reader RS-232C Extension Cable 4m Dsub9pin (Female) Dsub9pin (Male) AC Cable (Corresponding Power Supply Cable for AC100V to 240V plugs for each country) Pg. 39 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...

  • Page 41: Appendix

    HC-121 by reading the following barcodes in order below. NOTE: Below codes are applicable only with Honeywell brand barcode reader. Do not scan with other brand barcodes. HC-121 Pg. 40 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. VIP Checker HC-121 Instruction Manual V2...
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  • Page 44 EKO Asia, Oceania 1-21-8 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0072 Japan P. +81.3.3469.6711 F. +81.3.3469.6719 info@eko.co.jp www.eko.co.jp EKO North America 111 North Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95113, USA P. +1-408-977-7751 F. +1-408-977-7741 info@eko-usa.com www.eko-usa.com EKO Europe, Middle East, Africa,...

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