The crossedout garbage can symbol indicates that separate collection is necessary. Mahr GmbH carries out the redemption and disposal of its electrical and electronic products in accordance with legal requirements. Please contact your local service representative.
Never carry out meas urements on machines while they are running or on mov ing items. 10. Maintenance tasks must only be carried out by trained technicians. Disconnect the power supply before replacing the battery. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 7
14. Inspect the connecting cables at regular intervals and check for damage. Change damaged cables immediately (Mahr service personnel). For the MarSurf M 300 and RD 18, Bluetooth technology has as yet been approved in Europe and North America only! Approval in further countries is in progress.
Pick-up Correction Value ..44 Tolerance Limits ........24 3.5.6 Record Contents ........ 25 Setting the Pick-up Correction Value ... 45 Programming function keys Calibration ............... 45 F1 and F2 ..............26 Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 9
Replacing the Battery ........56 Installing a Software Update ...... 58 Scope of Delivery ...... 59 Accessories, Spare Parts and Wear Parts ......60 Warranty ........61 Declarations of Conformity ... 62 Index ..........64 Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
The instrument’s AC adapter comes with three (-0.008 in to +0.006 in). exchangeable mains adapters, allowing the MarSurf M 300 and its RD 18 drive unit to be With the corresponding MarSurf RD 18 drive unit connected directly to the mains all over the meas urements can be performed in any meas...
Page 11
Rmr (equiv. to tp in accordance with ASME and The extensive range of accessories for the JIS), symmetrical or asymmetrical intersection MarSurf M 300 and RD 18 enable a wide variety lines for peak count RPc, operators A and B for of applications (see Section 10): the MOTIF evaluation, and intersection lines for zone widths CR, CF, CL.
100 meas. with 4 parameters approx. 335 Profile file (*.PCD) approx. 30 45 KB with n = 5 Profile file (*.TXT) 66 KB to 88 KB with n = 5 approx. 15 to 20 Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Used for alphanumeric input. Arrow keys for alphanumeric input. The instrument settings cannot be modified if they are blocked (see Section 3.5.2). Only possible if the reset switch (12) is in the "I" position. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 14
Basic settings Maintenance Connection established with RD1102 Fig. 2 Display of the MarSurf M 300 surface texture meas uring instrument Top status bar Buttons (Diagram: Not all status bar ele- ments can appear at the same time in meas uring Opens the "Meas uring conditions"...
Page 15
Fig. 3 Connections of the MarSurf M 300 surface texture meas uring instrument (back side and bottom) 10 DRIVE Connection for MarSurf RD 18 drive unit USB interface for connection to a PC 12 0 / I Reset switch "0": As supplied (power supply disconnected), "I": Operating status...
Page 16
(vertical adjusters, end face vee-block) urement in progress. 27 Pair of bow-type vertical adjusters, arranged as three-point support (can also be used individually) Only possible if the reset switch (29) is in the "I" position. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 17
For mobile use, the shoulder belt can be at tached through the eyes (16) in the MarSurf M 300. The MarSurf M 300 and the MarSurf RD 18 along with the standard accessories can be car ried around easily in the transport case.
"I" position to make both instru Switching off ments ready for operation. the Meas uring Instruments To switch the MarSurf M 300 and RD 18 off (if Switching on they do not turn off automatically the Meas uring Instruments...
To charge the MarSurf M 300 battery: Charging the Battery Connect the AC adapter to the "9 V =" The MarSurf M 300 and the MarSurf RD 18 are socket (13) on the MarSurf M 300 and plug powered by a builtin battery.
Replace the printer cover (2) and push it To retain modified instrument settings back until it locks into place. after the MarSurf M 300 is switched off, The paper must stick out over the printer an errorfree meas urement must be car...
ISO 12085. moves the cursor to the end of the input The number of sampling lengths and the cutoff (in accordance with ISO, ASME, JIS) cannot be modified. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 22
If necessary, switch off blocking for instru be limited using a timeout function. ment settings (see below). When timeout is switched on, the MarSurf M 300 In the "Basic settings" menu select the and the selected RD 18 switch off automatically "Code number"...
Ln. The sam ASME / JIS will be displayed. pling lengths and the pre and the post travel are exactly as long as the standard cutoff (see Table 2). Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 24
(see Table 2). Rsk, R, AR, Rx, W, CR, CF, CL. 13 If the automatic setting A of cutoff and traversing length is set, the number n of sampling lengths cannot be modi fied. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 25
15 If the automatic setting A of cutoff and traversing length 14 If the automatic setting A of cutoff and traversing length is set, the length of the pre and posttravel cannot be is set, the cutoff cannot be modified. modified. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 26
16 The values for C1 and C2 should be entered in steps of 0. 1 µm. The profile resolution of up to 7 nm means that there is no point having smaller steps. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
A = 0.5 mm and B = 2.5 mm. 4.000 mm 0. 1 60 in 8.000 mm 0.320 in 12.00 mm 0.480 in 16.00 mm 0.640 in Tab. 3 Available traversing lengths in accordance with MOTIF Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
CF Scr1, Scr2: Upper and lower intersection lines for CL 17 Or activate the "All" check box to evaluate all parameters in accordance with "ISO / ASME / JIS" or "MOTIF". Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
18 The date, time, pickup name and meas uring conditions (Lt, Ls, Lc) are only printed if one of the "Print texts" check boxes is activated. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Or load another company logo (see above). User-specific company logo The user's company log can be displayed in the record on the right, next to the Mahr logo. Programming function keys This company logo must already have been F1 and F2 copied into the "BITMAP"...
(27) . Place the drive unit in the correct meas uring position by moving it longitudinally and ro tating it. Guide pins on the drive unit help to find the ideal operating position. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Set up the drive unit (see Section 4. 1 ). The pickup protection is not absolutely es sential for operation on a meas uring stand. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
AC adapter that came 4.3.1 Switching the Traverse On/Off with delivery to the MarSurf M 300 and creating a cable connection between the If the testpiece is moved by an external drive, two instruments (see Section 3.3).
(if it is known). The calibration and setting of the pick The MarSurf M 300 will search for all RD 18 up correction value are described in drive units within 4 meters (13 ft) and will Section 6.
Meas urement Usually the user does not have to make any changes here. After the MarSurf M 300 is switched on, meas urements can be carried out immediately, if the standard (see Section 3.5.2) and the meas uring conditions (see Section 3.5.3) are set properly.
Depending on the standard selected, the profile diagram of the Rprofile (ISO / ASME / JIS) or the Pprofile (MOTIF) is displayed. 21 The vertical scale set in the "Record" menu is not modi fied. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
To print an individual function manually: Press the PRINT key. The "Print" menu opens. Select the individual function by pressing the key. The function is printed in accordance with the settings in the "Record" menu. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 38
22 The length unit of distances C or p is the same as for cutoff Lc (56): – Lc in mm = C (p) in µm, – Lc in inch = C (p) in µinch. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 39
The composition of the Rp list is analo gous to that of the Rz list. 23 For n ≠ 5 the resulting number of peaktovalley height values from the sampling lengths differs from 5. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Maximum profile peak height RpA ASME B46. 1 2002 Rpm (ASME) Mean profile peak height Rpm Mean profile valley depth Rv DIN EN ISO 4287: 1998 ISO 4287: 1997 JIS B 0601: 2001 Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 41
Skewness Rsk of the profile DIN EN ISO 4287: 1998 ISO 4287: 1997 ASME B46. 1 2002 JIS B 0601: 2001 Mean spacing S of local profile peaks JIS B 0601: 1994 Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 42
Zone width CF of the profile core zone (French "critère de fonctionnement") (dependent on intersection lines Scf1 and Scf2) Zone width CL of the profile valley zone (French "critère de lubrification") (dependent on intersection lines Scl1 and Scl2) Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Saving Profiles Selecting the profile format (.PCD or .TXT) The profiles recorded by the MarSurf M 300 can The MarSurf M 300 has integrated USB memory be stored in two different profile formats: where up to 30 profile files (Dprofiles) can be stored.
Saving Meas uring Results In the "Profiles" menu activate the "Delete profile" button by pressing the key. The MarSurf M 300 has integrated USB mem ory where several meas uring sequences, each with up to 500 results, can be saved as results files.
Page 45
The file name will be displayed at upper right with the lowest available results file number. 27 If the code number "00000" set at the factory is used, the "USB memory / Results" menu is freely accessible. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 46
If no result could be calculated for a par For every subsequent meas urement, the ticular parameter, "*****" is output. MarSurf M 300 will save the meas uring re sults for the selected parameters as well as If the automatic setting (symbol A) of...
Page 47
Confirm the inquiry with the 4 key. If an individual results file is to be deleted: • Select the results file by pressing the key. 4 key. • Confirm the inquiry with the Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Calibrating and Setting the Pick-up Correction Value The sensitivity of Mahr pickups is adjusted at the To check the calibration data for the pickup type factory so they can be used for meas urements in use: straight away. Open the "Pickup" menu by pressing the key.
32 If using a separate standard, read the nominal value from 31 The instrument settings cannot be modified if they are the calibration standard or the associated calibration cer blocked (see Section 3.5.2). tificate. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 50
Ra nominal value and repeat the calibration by pressing START. If repeated attempts to calibrate do not lead to a viable result, the pickup is probably de fective. It should be send in to be tested. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Instrument not Battery has not been inserted cor Open the instrument, take out the working after a rectly. battery and replace it according to the battery change description (see Section 9.2). Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 52
Prepare a bitmap in black and white. Bitmap error: 14 Error in bitmap file header. Select a bitmap format that is not compressed. Bitmap error: 16 Error in bitmap file header. Reduce the bitmap's size. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 53
Drive unit not con There is no connection to a Create a Bluetooth or cable connec nected! MarSurf RD 18 drive unit. tion between the MarSurf M 300 and the RD 18. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 54
Connect the AC adapter to the RD 18 er to RD18! and load the battery (approx. 1 hour is required to charge the battery to full capacity). When the instrument is switched on, more time is required for charging. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 55
Switch on first the RD 18 connection. and then the M 300. This can happen sometimes if the M 300 was switched off without switching the RD 18 off, for ex ample. Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Click on • Select the option "Assign the following The MarSurf M 300's USB interface allows it to drive letter", then select an available be connected directly to a computer. It is auto drive letter that will never be used for matically recognized as a USB memory stick by a network drive.
− after approx. 2 to 3 years, by the user (see Section 9.2). The MarSurf M 300 and the pickup are bal anced at the factory and do not need to be ad justed. We nevertheless recommend having the meas...
Page 58
All components in the MarSurf M 300 Storage set must be protected from long expo When the MarSurf M 300 and accessories are sure to solar radiation, high humidity and not in use, it is recommended that they be stored dust! in their transport case.
Page 59
72:18:51 Instrument operation period in "Days:Hours:Minutes" #AT: 0:06:19 Charging time in "Days:Hours:Minutes" (instrument connected to mains and switched on) #AC: Number of battery loading cycles Tab. 6 Example of a maintenance record Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
5.6 mm For the MarSurf M 300 only a NiMH bat can be measured (see Fig. 15). tery set with 5 × 1,2 V / 4200 4,200mAh (7042076) may be used for the Set traversing length Lt = 5.6 mm (0.224 in)
Page 61
M 300 and plug it into the mains socket. 10. Connect the AC adapter to the "9 V =" 15. Then charge the MarSurf M 300 for ap socket (30) on the back side of the MarSurf prox. 7 hours without printing.
To install a new software version: Programming Sector: 13 Switch on the MarSurf M 300 with the The USB cable can be disconnected as soon green START key. as the "MarSurfM300" window closes on the computer.
3025377 Cable, length 1.8 m (5.91 ft), for connecting the MarSurf RD 18 to the M 300 3757325 Operating instructions 3757326 (15 languages) 5450105 Thermal paper (1 roll) 3025723 Shoulder belt with buckle 3025896 Transport case Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
MarSurf STF meas uring stand 6910201 Mount for affixing the MarSurf RD 18 on 6710807 MarSurf STG meas uring stand meas uring stand STD, STF or STG 6710529 MarSurf CT 120 XY table Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
The duration and conditions of warranty are set sinusoidal groove profile, out in the general delivery terms of Mahr GmbH profile depth approx. 3 µm (118 µin), and/or in the sales contract. groove spacing approx. 0. 1 2 mm (0.005 in)
See Material ratio list Cutoff ....................20 graded in % List of profile bearing length ratios. See Material ratio list Ls profile filter ..............20, 23 Date ....................19 Declarations of conformity ..........62 Disposal .................... 1 Evaluation ..................32 Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 69
RD 18 ..............12 Results .....................40 Operators for MOTIF evaluation .........23 Automatic saving ............42 Deleting ................43 Manual saving ..............41 Results file ..................42 Rmr list ...................23, 34 Rp list ....................35 Rz list ....................35 Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
Page 70
Traversing length in accordance with ISO / ASME / JIS ...19 in accordance with MOTIF ........23 Troubleshooting ............... 47 USB interface ................52 Warranty ..................61 Wear parts ...................60 Zone widths Intersection lines ............24 Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...