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- Page 1 TQC HULL ROUGHNESS GAUGE DC9000 IMPORTANT! Before taking this instrument in use we strongly advise you to read this manual carefully. Operating Instructions for the HULL ROUGHNESS GAUGE MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 2 of 19 1 General ..............................4 1.1 Importance of operating manual ...................... 4 1.2 User-responsibility .......................... 4 1.3 Responsibility of personnel ......................4 1.4 Dangers ............................4 1.5 Designated purpose ........................4 1.6 Copyright ............................ - Page 3 Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 3 of 19 8.2 Instrument setup ........................... 11 8.2.1 Setup time and Date ......................11 8.2.2 Setup acoustics ........................11 8.2.3 Setup display ......................... 12 8.3 Memory ............................12 8.3.1 Batch options ......................... 12 8.3.2 Renaming batches .........................
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Page 4: General
1.5 Designated purpose The TQC Hull Roughness Gauge is exclusively designed to perform roughness tests on painted and coated or blasted surfaces as described within the specifications. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 5 of 19 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Meaning of Symbols The following symbols for dangers are used in this instruction manual. Symbol Explanation Warning Possible immediate danger to the life or If this guideline is not noted it can lead health of personnel to severe danger to health, up to fatal injury... -
Page 6: Care, Maintenance, Repairs
Any modifications or additions or alterations to the instrument may solely be made with permission from the manufacturer. All measures involving modifications require written confirmation of approval from TQC Instruments which are not in fault-free condition must immediately be switched off guaranteed to take the loading and meet the safety requirements. -
Page 7: Instrument Data
4.1 Name / Article DC9000 TQC Hull Roughness Gauge Microprocessor Controlled Hull Roughness Gauge. 4.2 Scope of Supply TQC Hull Roughness Control unit with neck-strap TQC Hull Roughness Sensor TQC Hull Roughness Sensor Cable DC9015 Calibration plate USB thumb drive with software... -
Page 8: Installation And Assembly
Turn on your device. Press the Jog knob once to power up the Hull roughness Gauge. If correctly powered up the display briefly shows the TQC logo and the current firmware version. You are presented following screen when the gauge is ready:... -
Page 9: Instrument Controls And Functions
Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 9 of 19 6 INSTRUMENT CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Hull Roughness sensor 2. Sensor cable attachment 3. Soft rubber non-slip wheels 4. Status indication / warning lights 5. Neck-strap to securely carry your gauge 6. -
Page 10: Installation And Preparations
7.4 Switching on your gauge A single press on the 4-way directional push button will present you with the start-up screen. You are welcomed by our TQC logo and the current firmware version is displayed. -
Page 11: Menu Display Information And Operation
Instruction manual - Page 11 of 19 8 MENU DISPLAY INFORMATION AND OPERATION 8.1 Main menu The TQC Hull Roughness Gauge has an advanced menu structure. The Main Menu allows the user to access all the features available. To select a function turn the Jog shuttle till the selector is on the item and push the Jog shuttle to confirm your choice. -
Page 12: Setup Display
Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 12 of 19 8.2.3 Setup display You can change both backlight and contrast settings. Use up- and down buttons and confirm with a single press on the 4-way directional push button. Use left- and right buttons level. -
Page 13: Measure
Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 13 of 19 Note: Depending on the amount of data, deleting data can take up to a minute. Please wait for the progress bar to fully complete the process. 8.3.2.2 Send data to PC In order to process your measured data it is essential to send your data to a PC. -
Page 14: Accept Series
Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 14 of 19 8.4.1 Accept series After each measurement the Average Hull Roughness (AHR) of the last series and the AHR of all series is displayed. If you encounter measurement errors or want to measure the last do your In the next step you can allocate your series of measurements to the proper hull section. -
Page 15: Calibration
Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 15 of 19 9 CALIBRATION To ensure proper measurements it is required to regularly calibrate your gauge. Your gauge comes supplied with a calibration plate which contains the reference standard. Note: Calibration should only be performed in similar climatic conditions as where the actual measurements will take place. -
Page 16: Program Ref. Std
Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 16 of 19 *Note: If your gauge has never been calibrated or deviates a lot from the reference values repeating the complete calibration process multiple times will improve both accuracy and calibration. 9.3 Program ref. std. This advanced feature should only be used if you have equipment to exactly measure your reference standard. -
Page 17: Setting Com Ports
Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 17 of 19 10 SETTING COM PORTS The computer system will automatically assign a COM port number to the gauge. Please check Windows learn the assigned COM port. Tip: Windows shortcut to Windows key + Pause key The gauge is recognized as: USB Serial Port If you have failed to recognize the Hull Roughness Gauge... -
Page 18: If Com Ports 1-4 Are Currently Not Occupied
Hull Roughness Gauge Instruction manual - Page 18 of 19 10.2.2 If COM ports 1-4 are currently not occupied If COM ports 1-4 are currently not in use but the Hull Roughness Gauge has an assigned COM port number of 5 or higher: Select the Hull Roughness Gauge in Subsequently select Properties / Port settings tab / Advanced Move your gauge to either COM ports 1,2,3 or 4 and confirm any changes you have made. -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance
Do not use compressed air to clean the instrument. Generally the TQC Hull Roughness Gauge does not require any maintenance. Make sure that no paint or other liquids are spilled on the electronics or left in the holes.
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