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Operating Instructions
MarSurf M 300 + RD 18
Mahr GmbH · Carl-Mahr-Straße 1 · D-37073 Göttingen · Telefon +49 551 7073-0 · Fax +49 551 71021

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions MarSurf M 300 + RD 18 Mahr GmbH · Carl-Mahr-Straße 1 · D-37073 Göttingen · Telefon +49 551 7073-0 · Fax +49 551 71021...
  • Page 3 Deutsch English Français Italiano Español Português Česky Türkçe Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 + RD 18...
  • Page 4 Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 + RD 18...
  • Page 5: Permitted Uses

    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.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 10: Functions

    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.
  • Page 12: Memory Capacity

    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...
  • Page 13: Operating Elements

    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.
  • Page 18: Commissioning

    "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...
  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    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.
  • Page 20: Loading Paper

    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...
  • Page 21: 3.5.2 Basic Settings

    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"...
  • Page 23: Meas Uring And Evaluation Conditions In Accordance With

    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...
  • Page 27: Motif

    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...
  • Page 28: 3.5.5 Parameters And Tolerance Limits

    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...
  • Page 29: 3.5.6 Record Contents

    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...
  • Page 30: Programming Function Keys

    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"...
  • Page 31: Preparing For Meas Urement

    (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...
  • Page 32: Setting Up The Stationary Meas Uring Station

    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...
  • Page 33: Setting Up The Drive Unit

    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).
  • Page 34: 4.3.2 Selecting The Pick-Up Type

    (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.
  • Page 35: Meas Urement And Evaluation

    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.
  • Page 36: Evaluation

    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...
  • Page 37: Printing A Record Or An Individual Function

    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...
  • Page 40: Available Parameters

    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...
  • Page 43: Saving Profiles

    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.
  • Page 44: Saving Meas Uring Results

    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...
  • Page 48: Calibrating And Setting The Pick-Up Correction Value

    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.
  • Page 49: Setting The Pick-Up Correction Value

    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...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 56: Interfaces

    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.
  • Page 57: Remote Control

    − 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...
  • Page 60: Of The 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.
  • Page 62: Installing A Software Update

    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.
  • Page 63: Scope Of Delivery

    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...
  • Page 64: Accessories, Spare Parts And Wear Parts

    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...
  • Page 65: Warranty

    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)
  • Page 66: Declarations Of Conformity

    Declarations of Conformity Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18...
  • Page 67 9 Erklärungen und Hinweise Konformitätserklärung Mahr GmbH, MarSurf M 300 and RD 18 AMB2300 Handbuch V2.0 Seite 13 von 15 Stand: 05.03.2008...
  • Page 68: Index

    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...
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