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Page 1: Operating Manual
BOT-3000E DIGITAL TRIBOMETER OPERATING MANUAL PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THE DEVICE! www.regansci.com Ver. 1.52 (for use with device firmware revision 3.00.08) “BOT-3000” (and any model derivative) is a registered trademark of Regan Scientific Instruments, Inc. Southlake, Texas USA... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION / GETTING STARTED SAFETY AND CARE THE MULTI-LEVEL OPERATING MENU DEVICE VERIFICATION BASIC OPERATION ADDITIONAL TESTING FEATURES 9-11 SENSOR (SLIDER) CHECKING 11-13 PRINTING FUNCTION MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION 15-16 GENERAL NOTES 16-17 TEST RESULTS REPORTING 18-20 ON-SCREEN MESSAGES 21-22 TECHNICAL DATA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS... -
Page 3: Introduction / Getting Started
INTRODUCTION The Regan Scientific Instruments BOT-3000E is the third generation design of the most recognized, advanced, and portable digital tribometer in the world today. It has been carefully designed to avoid the use of springs, actuators, dials, heavy weights, or other components that can lead to premature wear or mechanical fatigue. -
Page 4: Safety And Care
The tribometer or any of the included accessories must not be modified except by Regan Scientific Instruments Inc. (the manufacturer.) -
Page 5: The Multi-Level Operating Menu
Activation of this monitor will void the factory warranty. THE MULTI-LEVEL OPERATING MENU The BOT-3000E menu system (Fig.1) has been designed to be intuitive for the new operator. This type of man-machine interface tends to greatly reduce the “learning curve” while providing a more efficient data collection experience for all users. - Page 6 various sublevel menus, you can make adjustments, print or download test results, perform a system verification*, etc. Once changes to settings are made (e.g. time and date), be certain to store or save them as required. Figure 1...
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Page 7: Device Verification
Wait several seconds before removing the verification mass so the device can reset. If the device cannot be verified because of an internal fault, it must be returned to Regan Scientific Instruments for service. -
Page 8: Basic Operation
Figure 2 BASIC OPERATION 1. Insert a fully charged battery pack into the battery compartment located at the front of the device. The latch should engage to secure the battery pack to the device. 2. Tip the device onto either side or back panel and fully insert the desired sensor (slider) into the receiver located in the bottom of the device. - Page 9 4. Press the DCOF or SCOF switch according to the desired test type (Fig. 2). 5. In DCOF mode, you may select “SINGLE” to perform one test, otherwise select one of the Standard Test Methods (Fig. 3). USER TIP; It is often helpful to first perform a single pre-test run which will help acclimate the sensor material to the surface being tested.
- Page 10 Figure 4 8. After each individual test run, a visual graph may be displayed by pressing the “GRAPH” switch. Press the switch again to return to the previous screen. NOTE: A graph for each test run will be included in the pdf test result file.
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Page 11: Additional Testing Features
if desired. CAUTION: Do not remove the flash drive until all data is transferred and a “DONE” message is indicated! 12. The maximum USB flash drive permitted is 8 GB. NOTE: USB flash drives that do not conform to the strict USB technical specifications may not be properly recognized by the device. - Page 12 Figure 5 Assigning unique AIDs and LIDs can be quite helpful in the organization and monitoring of test results. Trends may be tracked and potential remediations applied as needed. Site maps can be sketched onto graph paper by hand or easy-to-use CAD drawing programs such as Smart Draw™...
- Page 13 NEOLITE – YELLOW OR GOLD COLORED BODY CUSTOM – BLUE OR GRAY COLORED BODY* *Custom sensors can be fabricated by Regan Scientific Instruments for a nominal fee. The material provided must be at least 28mm X 28mm in size and between 2mm and 5mm in thickness.
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Page 14: Sensor (Slider) Checking
3. Remove sensor and wipe off debris with a clean, lint free, oil free paper towel or clean brush. 4. Thoroughly brush all the debris from the sand paper. 5. Re-insert the sensor and sand for 10 more revolutions. SENSOR CHECKING PROCEDURE 1. - Page 15 Figure 6 4. Adjust the test run distance to 8 inches (20 cm), run two DCOF tests in opposing directions, then average both results. Compare the averaged result to the reference surface label target value. If the value falls within the stated tolerance band, the sensor is conditioned and ready to perform testing.
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Page 16: Printing Function
PRINTING Hardcopies of the most recent test results, calibrations, and verifications may be obtained from the “PRINT” screen, or immediately following a test run (Fig.7). When the thermal paper roll becomes depleted, it may be easily replaced by gently squeezing the plastic tabs located on each side of the access cover, and then gently pulling the hinged cover open. -
Page 17: Maintenance And Calibration
DEVICE MAINTENANCE The BOT-3000E requires a minimum amount of maintenance as a function of design, however there are several items that should be noted: BATTERIES: Battery packs should never be transported or stored where metallic objects or liquids may contact the connection interface or it could arc and ignite any surrounding material. -
Page 18: General Notes
See Fig. 8 for examples of limitations. Reconditioning the sensor material manually is not generally recommended. Using the Regan Scientific Instruments sensor reconditioning tool may greatly reduce irregular sanding patterns or techniques. - Page 19 Figure 8 NOTE: If a third party reference surface was provided for use with a specific standard test method, then the procedure from the provider should be followed. Whenever squared edge type surfaces (e.g. mosaic tiles), are to be tested, a best practice is to orient the device to traverse the edges at or near 45 degrees.
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Page 20: Test Results Reporting
TEST RESULTS REPORTING Fig. 9 (next page) illustrates a typical device-generated report for the ANSI A326.3 Standard Test Method (field/dry, sheet one of three only). The report lists the four required measurements (per the test method.) The photos are often helpful for positive identification of particular test areas (e.g. - Page 21 Figure 9...
- Page 22 NOTE: The camera may be disabled in DEVICE SETTINGS if photos are not desired in the report, however the graphs will always remain visible as part of the test results report. MORE ABOUT DATA.LOG FILES Stored data files (not pdf files) contain test information in text format which can be imported into spreadsheets or other text input programs.
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Page 23: On-Screen Messages
BOT3000E On-Screen Messages "ABORTED BY USER" - Measurement stopped by user. "ARCHIVE DELETED" - Deleting of archive complete. "ARCHIVE xxx of yyy" - Archiving files that have been transfered to USB. "BLUETOOTH TRANSFER" - Transfering data or files via bluetooth. ... - Page 24 "PRINTING" - Printer is currently printing. "RE-INSERT SLIDER" - Unit detects slider but cannot read crypto chip. Remove sensor and clean contacts, cycle power off/ on. Replace sensor if needed "RECHARGE BATTERY" - Battery is too low to take a measurement or print ...
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Page 25: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Device dimensions: 29 x 20 x 17cm Weight: 6.8 Kg Measurement velocity (DCOF): 20cm/s ± 5% Measurement range: 0.01 to 1.00 DCOF Measurement normal force: 22.4N ± 2% Contact patch: approx. 3mm X 28mm Measurement system tolerance: 3% DCOF measurement distance: 10 to 50cm, incremental by 5cm (displays 4”... -
Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions
There are no user serviceable components inside the tribometer, battery pack, or charging unit, and they should NEVER be opened for any reason, except by Regan Scientific Instruments or an authorized agent. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q – Why does the device require annual calibration when we hardly use it? A –... - Page 27 A – Yes, we can replace the sensor material for approximately half the cost of a new sensor. Please visit our website (see cover) for pricing, availability, shipping, and other information. Q – What does “Wheel Slip Error” on the display indicate? A –...
- Page 28 Product Warranty and Disclaimer One year parts and labor, excluding normal wear and tear parts such as sensors, batteries, tires or any physical damage. Any warranty exclusion is solely determined by Regan Scientific Instruments, Inc. Defective products or materials may be repaired or replaced at our discretion.
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Page 29: Warranty And Disclaimer
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