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MTG-99 Hall Effect Gage
Ver: 1.1

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide MTG-99 Hall Effect Gage Ver: 1.1...
  • Page 2 It is understood that the operator of this equipment is a well trained inspector qualified by either their own company or another outside agency per your internal Quality Control Procedures. Danatronics, Corp. and any of its employees or representatives shall not be held responsible for improper use of this equipment for its intended use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages Table of Contents Liability ............................2 About the MTG-99 ........................5 Latest Software Updates ......................5 1 Basic Gage Features ........................6 Keypad Functions (order switched keypad is before setup) ..Error! Bookmark not defined. Function Keys ..........................7 Display Screen ................
  • Page 4 9 Hardware Options ........................63 Bluetooth ..........................63 Footswitch ..........................64 RS-232 ............................65 10 DataXL ............................. 65 Updating the MTG-99 ......................65 Exporting Files from a Gage ....................66 11 Technical Specifications ......................69 MTG-99 Product Specifications ..................... 69 Probe Specifications ....................... 70...

  • Page 5: About The Mtg-99

    .360” (9.144 mm) with access to both sides. Each surface should be flat and parallel. Included in your kit should be the MTG-99 along with the AC charger adapter, USB cable, internal re-chargeable Li Ion battery, Custom rubber booth with stand, internal datalogger with 2 gb micro sd card memory, Probe along with the calibration kit and shims.

  • Page 6: Basic Gage Features

    Danatronics, Corp. 1 Basic Gage Features Keypad Functions The figure below shows the full keypad layout representative of the MTG-99 Hall Effect thickness gage. The following table refers to each key or symbol shown on the keypad. Note the F keys correspond to text above each key and prompts change depending on which screen you are adjusting.
  • Page 7 When the battery life is below 10%, the battery indicator will turn from green to red. When the battery life is below 5%, the indicator will flash. Note: Power off the MTG-99 series gage to ensure any saved data is stored internally.

  • Page 8: Re-Charging The Battery

    To re-charge the battery, simply plug in the charger to an AC outlet (between 100-240V) and plug the other end into the USB connector on the top of MTG-99 gage. The F4 key will light up with a blue LED when charging, and the light will go out when fully charged.

  • Page 9: Using Non-Rechargeable Aa Batteries

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages using this method, make sure the gage is powered off before you connect the USB to the computer and to the gage itself. When charging is complete, the F4 key will appear translucent in color. Power off the gage, and unplug the charger from the USB connector on the top of the gage.

  • Page 10: Boot, Bail, And Strap Features

    Other Gage Features Locating the USB Slot MTG-99 gages are furnished with a USB 2.0 slot on the top of the gage. Use the USB slot to connect AC chargers or to connect to a computer for cross-functionality. Using the Accessory Mount On the back of the gage is a ¼...

  • Page 11: Using Basic Gage Operations

    Power symbol under the F1 key 2. The following screen will appear on the gage display. The MTG-99 requires 15 minutes for the probe and gage to warm up as their temperature aligns. To skip this screen press F1 to go to the measurement screen or MENU/OK to go to the Main menu Note: Temperature plays an important roll in Hall Effect thickness gaging.

  • Page 12: Performing A Reset

    Danatronics, Corp. Use the up/down and left/right arrow keys to navigate around the menu. For a full description of all the Menu options, refer to sections 3-8 Performing a Reset You can reset the gage parameters back to the default settings by performing a gage reset.

  • Page 13: Database Reset

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages 7. Select the Parameters option, and press the MENU/OK key. The following screen appears: 8. Press the F2 – Yes key to reset all parameters in the gage back to default settings, or press the F3 – No key to cancel a parameter reset.

  • Page 14: Database/Parameter Reset

    Danatronics, Corp. 7. Select the Database option, and press the MENU/OK key. The following screen appears: 8. Press the F2 – Yes key to reset the database in the gage, or press the F3 – No key to cancel a parameter reset.

  • Page 15: About Screen

    F3 – No key to cancel a database/parameter reset. About Screen You can find out information about your MTG-99 gage, such as the model number, version number, and contact information from the gage’s About screen. To go to the About Screen, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    2. Connect the probe to the MTG-99 gage with the coiled cable via the connector on top of the MTG-99 3. Press and hold the F1 - ON key to turn on the MTG-99. Pressing and holding the F1 key also turns the gage off 4.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Ball Size

    It is recommended you use the largest target ball size available for your thickness range. Note: The target ball size used to calibrate the MTG-99 must be used for all readings until the gage is calibrated to another target ball size.

  • Page 18: Calibrating The Gage

    Danatronics, Corp. To set the ball size on the MTG-99, follow these steps: 1. Press the Menu OK key to access the Main Menu 2. Scroll down to Measurements then press Menu Ok to select 3. In the Measurements Menu scroll down to ball size and use the right arrow to toggle to the right size of the screen where the ball size is listed 4.

  • Page 19: Standard Calibration

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages Throughout the calibration process or while making measurements, you may need to reference the CAL Table. To view the current calibration table, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU/OK key to access the Main Menu. 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Calibration option.
  • Page 20 Note: Proper alignment of the target ball to the tip of the probe is critical for accurate readings. Note: The target ball size used to calibrate the MTG-99 must be used for all readings until the gage is calibrated to another target ball size.
  • Page 21 MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages 8. Press the MENU/OK key to go to the calibration screen. The bottom of the calibration screen provides guided instructions to complete the calibration process. You will make readings with nothing on the probe, with the ball on fixture and with the standard calibration shim in their respective fixtures.
  • Page 22 Danatronics, Corp. 3. Press F4 – CAL to calibrate 4. The gage will now prompt you to use the calibration fixtures with shims. beginning with the thinnest calibration point . Place the ball in on the calibration fixture with the thinnest shim for your intended measurement range and place the fixture on the probe.
  • Page 23 MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages 6. Use the up/down and left/right arrows to adjust to the known thickness value, then remove fixture from probe. 7. Press F4 – CAL to save reading. It will now display on the left hand side of the screen under Point Table 8.

  • Page 24: Quick Calibration (Q-Cal)

    It is strongly recommended to do a Q-CAL every 15 minutes particularly on parts thicker than 0.080” (2mm). The MTG-99 will prompt the user to perform a Q-CAL if it detects temperatures changes that will lead to errors. Q-CAL can be initiated either on the measurement screen or on the probe.

  • Page 25: Customizing Display Options

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages To perform a Q-Cal from the probe, follow these steps: 1. Remove ball from probe and ensure it is not in close proximity to the probe 2. Press the Q-CAL button on the probe 3. A message that says “Quick Cal complete” will briefly appear on the screen...

  • Page 26: Color

    5. Press the MENU/OK key or the F1 – Back key to exit the screen. Color The MTG-99 has a high-resolution color display with multiple color choices. By varying the colors, you can optimize visibility and improve contrast. You cannot chose two of the same colors, however, and the gage will prompt you to pick the next available color if a duplicate is selected.

  • Page 27: Large Measurement

    On the measurement screen where readings are displayed, you have the ability to control the largest displayed reading. The MTG-99 defaults to showing the current measurement value on the display, but if you have turned on features within the measurements menu you have the ability to choose which reading will appear largest on the screen.
  • Page 28 Danatronics, Corp. 1. Turn on any measurement features you wish to use from within the Measurements Menu. 2. Press MENU/OK to enter the Main Menu 3. Use the up and down arrows to highlight DISPLAY 4. Press MENU/OK or the right arrow to enter the Display Menu 5.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Initial Settings

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages 5 Adjusting the Initial Settings The MTG-99 provides many usage settings that you can adjust depending on your location and preference. To get to the Initial Settings screen, follow these steps first: 1. Press the MENU/OK key to open the Main Menu 2.

  • Page 30: Auto Off

    Danatronics, Corp. Auto Off The Auto Off setting shows the amount of time the gage will remain on during a period of inactivity. To change the parameters, follow these steps: 1. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Auto Off option and press the MENU/OK key.

  • Page 31: Language

    There are multiple pre-loaded languages on the gage, such as: English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Czech, Finnish, Chinese, Japanese, Hungarian, and Portuguese. Please contact Danatronics if you require a language other than the ones provided. To select a language, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 32: General Lock

    The Options setting is used to unlock additional features that are available for purchase. The alphanumeric ID code will need to be provided to Danatronics with your purchase order and we will provide an unlock code that will also be entered on this screen.

  • Page 33: Reset

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages 2. Use the arrow keys to enter the correct Key code. After each numerical or alphabetical selection, press the MENU/OK key. Note, your selection will appear in the Key field. 3. If you make an error during the Key code selection process, press the F2 – Del key to delete the last entered selection.

  • Page 34: Database Reset

    Danatronics, Corp. To perform a parameter reset, follow these steps: 9. Press Menu/OK to enter the Main Menu. 10. Use the up and down arrow keys to select Initial Settings. 11. Press the MENU/OK key. 12. Use the up and down arrow keys to select Reset.

  • Page 35: Database/Parameter Reset

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages 11. Press the MENU/OK key. 12. Use the up and down arrow keys to select Reset. 13. Press the MENU/OK key 14. The Reset screen will then appear 15. Select the Database option, and press the MENU/OK key. The following screen appears: 16.

  • Page 36: Resolution

    Danatronics, Corp. 10. Press the MENU/OK key. 11. Use the up and down arrow keys to select Reset. 12. Press the MENU/OK key to bring up the reset screen 13. Use the up and down arrow keys to select Database/Parameter 14.

  • Page 37: Units

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to choose between the following options:  0.01 IN/0.1 MM  0.001 IN/0.01 MM  0.0001 IN/0.001MM 3. When finished, press the F1 – Back key to exit the screen.

  • Page 38: Vibrate

    Danatronics, Corp. The Beeper setting is an audio feature that sounds when any key on the gage is pressed or if an alarm condition is triggered. (See Section 6 for more information about alarm settings.) To turn on/off the Beeper feature, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 39 MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to chose between the following options:  Off: Disables the Vibrate feature  On: Enables the Vibrate feature 4. When finished, press the F1 – Back key to exit the screen.

  • Page 40: Changing Measurement Options

    Danatronics, Corp. 6 Changing Measurement Options There are numerous options for taking measurements on the gage. All of the options can be made from the Measurements menu. To get to the Measurements menu, follow these steps first: 1. Press the MENU/OK key to enter the Main Menu.
  • Page 41 MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages The gage offers various alarm settings to alert you of low or high thresholds via audible sounds and sensational vibrations (if settings are enabled), flashing display, and illuminating keypad. To set alarm thresholds, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 42 Danatronics, Corp. 4. If you select the Alarm Low Ref option, you can change the low ref value. The reading and the F1 key will illuminate red when a reading falls below the set value. 5. If you select the Alarm Warning option, you can change the percentage value between 0 and 100%.

  • Page 43: Vibrating Alarm Display

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages For this example, assume you’re using a 3/16 target ball with a range from 0.0001 to 0.360”. If you turn on alarm high-low you will first need to enter the high value. Enter 0.300 inches and press the MENU/OK key.

  • Page 44: Average

    Danatronics, Corp. Average When average is turned on it will display the Average (mean) value on the measurements screen in addition to the current measurement. To turn Average on or off, follow these steps: 1. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Average option and press the MENU/OK key or the right arrow to enter the Average Menu.

  • Page 45: Display Rate

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages 3. If Absolute or Percent are chosen a new field, DIFF REF VALUE, will appear. Use the up and down arrows to enter the desired value 4. When finished, press the F1 – Back key to exit the screen.

  • Page 46: Strip Chart

    Danatronics, Corp. Strip Chart The strip chart displays a continuous graphic recording of the recorded data. It is a graphical representation of the thickness profile of the low and high values entered. They can be entered from the measurements menu or read time from the measurement screen.

  • Page 47: Ball Size

    2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the desired target ball size 3. When finished, press the F1 – Back key to exit the screen. 7 Special Gage Functions The MTG-99 has many special functions that go beyond the basics. This section will discuss these special gage functions in detail. Test The Test option is designed to perform one or many internal tests on the gage to make sure it is running optimally.

  • Page 48: Using The Freeze Option

    5. When finished, press the F1 – Back key. Using the Freeze Option For the MTG-99, you can freeze and hold your measurement value via the Freeze option. To use the Freeze option, follow these steps: 1. From the measurement screen, press the F2 – Freeze key.
  • Page 49 MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages There are several types of advanced locks from which to choose. The available options are ideal for supervisors or managers who need to protect settings from being changed by other users. These advanced lock options are located in the main menu.
  • Page 50 Danatronics, Corp. To set a password for the advanced Locks feature, you must first go to the Initial Settings screen by following these steps: 1. From the Measurement screen, press the Menu/OK key. 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Initial Settings option.
  • Page 51 MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages 6. Enter your 4-digit password/code by scrolling over each character and pressing the MENU/OK key. 7. Press F3 – Set key to complete the password. Note: If you forget or want to clear the password, enter 0081 to reset it. Once the code is activated, any locked function will require the password to unlock it.

  • Page 52: Datalogger/Comm

    Danatronics, Corp. 8 Datalogger/Comm All MTG-99 gages come with an internal datalogger that is able to save or send readings. All of the options can be changed from the Datalogger/Comm Menu. To get to the Datalogger/Comm Menu, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 53 MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages Default Datalogger Directory – Linear file is selected as noted by the yellow folder 3. Use the up and down arrow keys to select either of the following options (skip to step 6 for F key instructions). A yellow folder will appear next to the file that was last selected for use.

  • Page 54: Creating A New Datalogger File

    Danatronics, Corp. Example of Linear Datalogger review screen 6. The user can also navigate basic Datalogger directory functions with the F keys as indicated below  F1 – Back: Takes you out of the datalogger directory menu to the main datalogger menu ...
  • Page 55 MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages Note: New files can be created on the gage, on a computer with DataXL or on a phone/tablet via DataXL Mobile for gages equipped with Bluetooth 1. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Datalogger Directory option and press the MENU/OK key 2.
  • Page 56 Danatronics, Corp. 6. The gage will then give the option to enter a prefix. This is optional 7. For all options. The gage will then ask for starting and ending columns. Use the arrow keys followed by MENU/OK to enter in the column values. The starting and ending IDs must have the same number of characters.
  • Page 57 MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages End Col Note: It is imperative that the starting and ending IDs always have the exact same number of digits. 8. If a custom point option has been selected the user will be asked to choose from the following list of custom point options.

  • Page 58: Reviewing A Datalogger File

    Danatronics, Corp. Standard Reverse 11. Press F4 – Done when all options have been entered to create the file and go back to the list of Datalogger directory files. Highlight the file you wish to use and press F2 – Open to begin making measurements...

  • Page 59: Datalogger Media

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages o F2 – Recall: recalls the parameters from when the previous readings were taken. Press F4 – Yes to load the previous parameters or F1 – No to go back o F3 – Clear: Clears the previous parameters o F4 –...

  • Page 60: Output Format

    Danatronics, Corp.  Save: Saves readings to either the gage’s internal memory or the SD card depending on what the user has selected in the Datalogger Media option  Send: Does not store the reading on the gage or SD card and instead sends the reading outside the gage via one of the following options ...

  • Page 61: Send

    Measurements menu. Send The MTG-99 can send data to external sources when the F1 Function is set to Send. The send option allows the user to select which data will be sent to the user specified location (Bluetooth, RS232 or USB) when the F1 - Send Function is used...

  • Page 62: Send Via

    Bluetooth Bluetooth allows the MTG-99 to export data such as thickness readings or files to another device via internal bluetooth. DataXL mobile can be used to facilitate the transfer of information on IOS and Andriod devices via DataXL Mobile.

  • Page 63: Footswitch

    Min, Average or Strip Chart) via the USB cable or Bluetooth (if applicable). To use the footswitch, follow these steps: 1. Plug the footswitch cable into the connector on the top left of the MTG-99 2. The Send and Save keys will now activate whenever the footswitch is pressed When the footswitch is pressed it will perform the action defined for the F1 key.

  • Page 64: Dataxl

    Updating the MTG-99 To update an MTG-99, follow the below steps: 1. Power on the MTG-99 by holding the F1 key until the unit beeps and displays the splash screen. 2. Connect the MTG-99gage via a USB cable to a computer that already has Data XL software (v3.17.0 or higher) installed on it.
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  • Page 66: Exporting Files From A Gage

    The steps in this section need to be performed to export a file from the gage to a computer via USB. You will need the following:  An MTG-99  Mini B USB cable  A Computer with Windows XP, 7, 8 or 10 operating system ...
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  • Page 68: Technical Specifications

    Danatronics, Corp. 10 Technical Specifications (check section number should stay before tech support) MTG-99 Product Specifications Overall Dimension: 7.25" L x 4.00" W x-2.00" H (184mm x 101.6mm x 50.8mm) Weight: 1.15 lbs (.52 kg) with internal Li-Ion battery Operation temperature: -4 to 122F (-20 to 50C)

  • Page 69: Probe Specifications

    MTG-99 Hall Effect Gages Resolution: 0.01 in. (0.1 mm), 0.001 in. (0.01 mm), 0.0001 in. (0.001 mm), (depending on thickness range) Data Logger: Internal file-based alphanumeric data logger Memory Card: Maximum capacity: 32 GB removable MicroSD memory card Shutoff: selectable 1-31 minutes or "Never" shut off Inputs/Outputs: USB 2.0 peripheral, port RS-232 (Optional), Bluetooth (optional): Send...
  • Page 70 Danatronics, Corp. Call Danatronics, Corp. at 978-777-0081 or email us at sales@danatronics.com for specific technical assistance or troubleshooting questions.

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