sauter HD Series Instruction Manual

DIGITAL HARDNESS TESTER
Models: HD, Shore A
HD, Shore C
HD, Shore D
Table of contents
1. Features
2. Specifications
3. Description of parts and keys
4. Measuring procedure
5. Calibration
6. Battery replacement
7. Annotations
8. Declaration of conformity
1. Features
This instrument is designed to determine the indentation
hardness of materials ranging from cellular products to
rigid plastics. Each Durometer type has got a specific scale
(i.e. A,C,D) and is capable of producing a value between 0
and 100.
Shore A is designed to measure the penetration hardness
of rubber, elastomers and other rubber substances like
neoprene, silicone and vinyl. It can be also used for soft
plastics, felt, leather and similar materials.
Shore C is designed for various foams and sponges.
Shore D is used for plastics, Formica, epoxies and plexi-
glass.
* The instrument meets the following standards:
DIN 53505, ISO 868 and ISO 7619 as well as
ASTM D 2240 and JIS K 7215.
* The exclusive micro- computer uses LSI- circuit and
crystal time base to offer high accuracy to the measure-
ment result.
* The digital display gives exact readings with no guessing
or errors.
* The instrument can communicate with PC for recording,
printing and analysing by the optional software and cable
for RS-232C interface.
* Automatic power-off to conserve energy.
* With the test stand, as well optional accessory, a much
Better accuracy and repetitiveness can be obtained, due
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to the constant measurement force. Errors caused by
different artificially applied forces are eliminated.
2. Specifications
Display: 4 digits, 10mm LCD
Range: 10 to 90 H (A, C, D)
Resolution: 0.1
Measurement deviation: error ≤ ± 1
Power supply: 4x 1.5 V AA (UM-3) batteries
Operating conditions:
Size: 162 x 65 x 28mm (6.4 x 2.6 x 1.1 inch)
Weight: about 170g (not including batteries)
PC interface: RS-232C interface
Power off: 2 modes
Accessories: Carrying case
Optional accessory: Cable and software for RS-232C
3. Description of parts and keys
3- 1 Sensor
3- 2 Display
3- 3 Multifunction key (on/ off)
3- 4 MAX- key
3- 5 Zero- key
3- 6 CAL-Key
3- 7 N/AVE (average) key
3- 8 RS-232C interface
3- 9 Battery compartment/ cover
3-10 Indicator of max. value (on the LCD screen)
3-11 Indicator of average value (on the LCD screen)
3-12 State of average value (on the LCD screen)
3-13 Number of measurements in the state of
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Temperatures: 0 to 50°C
Humidity: < 80%
1. Manual power off any time by pressing the
Power ON/OFF key until "off" is shown on the
display.
2. Automatically power off, two seconds after
the last key operation.
Operation manual
Test block
average value (on the LCD screen)
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