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493K K-METRON User Instructions

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K-METRON
(FW 2.3.4)
493K THICKNESS MEASUREMENT GAUGE
WITH RADIO LINK UP AND SOFTWARE RECORDING
USER INSTRUCTIONS (Doc v3.0.0)
RELATING TO FIRMWARE VERSION (FW 2.3.4)
(as displayed on boot-up of the K-METRON)
IMPORTANT
Read all instructions before use
Observe safety precautions
493K Limited
23 Watch Hill Road
Ballyclare, BT39 9QW
United Kingdom
T: +44(0)28 93359922
E: solutions@493k.com

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  • Page 1 (FW 2.3.4) 493K THICKNESS MEASUREMENT GAUGE WITH RADIO LINK UP AND SOFTWARE RECORDING USER INSTRUCTIONS (Doc v3.0.0) RELATING TO FIRMWARE VERSION (FW 2.3.4) (as displayed on boot-up of the K-METRON) IMPORTANT Read all instructions before use Observe safety precautions 493K Limited...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.14 Units of Measurement ..................... 7 THE K-METRON SOFTWARE ....................8 Connecting the K-METRON to the PC & Installing the Communications Driver..8 Downloading the K-METRON Software..............8 Setting the Correct Communications Port..............8 Recording the Thickness measurements..............9 SAVING THE DATA ......................
  • Page 3 K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 2.3.4; Doc v3.0.0) Validating Calibration....................14 THE SENSOR HEAD ......................14 MEASURING DIFFERENT MATERIALS ................14 Materials that can be measured................15 Measuring Non-ferrous Metal Parts................. 15 Materials that Cannot be Measured................. 15 WHAT’S INCLUDED ......................

  • Page 4: Operating The K-Metron

    To turn the unit OFF press the ON/OFF switch on the face of the K-METRON unit the POWER LED goes off.

  • Page 5: Loss Of Magnetic Coupling

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 2.3.4; Doc v3.0.0) Hollow objects can be measured by inserting the calibrated magnet through a small opening in the product. The magnet should immediately be coupled with the sensor head positioned on the outside of the product and adjacent to the aperture. The sensor head can then be slid over the surface of the product to the desired place of measurement.

  • Page 6: Measuring An External Radius With K-Metron

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 2.3.4; Doc v3.0.0) An internal radii will return a value for which compensation must be made. Thickness displayed on the meter will be the thickness of the measured part plus the gap between the sensor head and the part.

  • Page 7: The Sensor Head Dimensions

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 2.3.4; Doc v3.0.0) 1.9 The Sensor Head Dimensions. The sensor head is a cylinder of size 27mm diameter x 55mm length. 1.10 Measuring the Thickness. When the sensor head is at the desired measuring point pull and hold the orange trigger and make small figure of eight movements of the Sensor Head to ensure that Transducer Magnet is centrally located on the Sensor Head.

  • Page 8: Out Of Measurable Range Thicknesses

    The measurement can be made in IMPERIAL or METRIC units. To do this hold down the DELETE button while the K-METRON is off and continue to hold it while switching the unit on. While continuing to hold down the DELETE button, after a short delay (with Wait …...

  • Page 9: The K-Metron Software

    USB flying lead. 2.2 Downloading the K-METRON Software. Download and install the K-METRON software from the link supplied by 493K. If you do not have this link it can be found at www.493k.com under the Software heading.

  • Page 10: Recording The Thickness Measurements

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 2.3.4; Doc v3.0.0) To assign the COM number withing the K-METRON software: • Run K-METRON Software • Go to options and assign the correct COM Port. 2.4 Recording the Thickness measurements. Hit the start button to begin receiving and recording data transmitted from the handheld K- METRON.

  • Page 11: Saving The Data

    3 SAVING THE DATA 3.1 Continuous Internal Database Recording The thickness data is stored in the K-METRON’s core database. Unless deleted, all thickness measurements, even over several days, are saved in a single database. This data can can be viewed in the database tab in data and time order. A further feature to filter the Mould ID is available to allow the user to select only the values of a particular mould.

  • Page 12: Erasing Unwanted Data

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 2.3.4; Doc v3.0.0) The entire database will be saved out to an Excel file in the following column format: <Date>, <Time>, <Mould ID>, <Position>, <Reading> Example: Since the user may not want the entire database to be exported to Excel it may be preferable to delete all data from the database after it has been exported and saved in Excel, thus leaving a clear database for next use.

  • Page 13: Powering The K-Metron

    4 POWERING THE K-METRON 4.1 Battery Type K-METRON is designed for use with a single Lithium PP3 9-volt battery. Using a non-lithium variant of a PP3 9-volt battery, such as an alkaline, will significantly reduce battery life. An equivalent rechargeable battery may also be used but this may require 4.2 Replacing the Battery in K-METRON...

  • Page 14: Calibrating The K-Metron

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 2.3.4; Doc v3.0.0) 5 CALIBRATING THE K-METRON After the K-METRON is calibrated with each type of magnet the values are stored within the K-METRON memory. There re-calibration is not necessary when switching between magnets; instead the desired magnet is chosen in the configuration menu.

  • Page 15: Validating Calibration

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 2.3.4; Doc v3.0.0) The more accurately you can teach the K-METRON the thickness that it is measuring during calibration, the greater the accuracy of the part thickness measurement in the field. Continue this step by step calibration down to the ‘Zero’ thickness with the magnet directly on the sensor surface.

  • Page 16: Materials That Can Be Measured

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 2.3.4; Doc v3.0.0) 7.1 Materials that can be measured. Non-ferrous materials of any density will return an accurate reading within the limits of the device. Materials that can be measured include all non-ferrous materials such as: •...

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    10 DISCLAIMER Use of this instrument is at the operators’ risk and 493K Limited will not be held liable for any claims for damage to other equipment occasioned by its use or any consequential claims related to the instrument’s accuracy. See also limitations as to use.

  • Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 2.3.4; Doc v3.0.0) 11 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the manufacturer 493K Limited 23 Watch Hill Road Ballyclare Co. Antrim BT39 9QW United Kingdom declare under our sole responsibility that the product :- K-METRON, Model No. 2.0...

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