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- Page 1 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 MIT Mess- und Prüftechnik GmbH www.mit-dresden.de Version 02/2021...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Table of contents 1 Method and requirements .............. 7 1.1 Measuring method ..............8 1.2 Reflectors ................... 9 1.2.1 Measuring range ..............11 1.3 Measurement environment ............12 1.4 Device calibration ..............13 2 Thickness measuring device ............14 2.1 Interfaces ................ - Page 4 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 3 Performing a measurement............22 3.1 Before the measurement ............22 3.2 Measuring sites set up on MIT-SCAN-T3 ........24 3.2.1 Layer system ................. 25 3.2.2 Select reflectors ..............26 3.2.3 Automatic circular plate recognition ......... 26 3.3 Measuring procedure ..............
- Page 5 5.8.3 Calculations in the measurement sheet ........55 5.8.4 Setting up a form sheet ............56 5.9 GPS data and Google maps............57 6 MIT-SCAN-T3 App ................ 59 6.1 Start Screen ................60 6.2 Prepared measuring points ............60 6.3 Measurement ................61 6.4 Data management ..............
- Page 6 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Liability The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damages arising from failure to observe the instructions in this manual, • use of the device for unintended purposes, • non-compliance with the safety instructions. • The manufacturer assumes no liability for printing errors or other inaccuracies in the instruction manual.
- Page 7 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Safety instructions Recharge the battery when the corresponding icon appears on the • display. Do not leave the device unattended while charging. Power off the device before exchanging the battery. • Do not use the device if the housing is damaged.
- Page 8 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 The device may only be used or moved when the telescopic tube is • locked. No structural changes may be made (replacement or additional • attachment of objects). The device may only be used for thickness measurements according •...
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Page 9: Method And Requirements
MIT-SCAN-T3 can be used on all layers of surfacing materials common in building and road construction such as bituminous composites, concrete or blast furnace slag. Areas of use include new Fig. -
Page 10: Measuring Method
(s. section 1.2, p. 9). Fig. 2 Emission field The MIT-SCAN-T3 measuring probe is equipped with an emission coil and four sensors (s. Fig. 2 Emission field). The emission coil emits a magnetic field at regular intervals. This field induces a current in the installed antipole (s. -
Page 11: Reflectors
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 1.2 Reflectors Special note: Name Description Material Max. Devices are calibrated and thickness depth validated for use with specified reflectors. AL RO 07 Circular plate 1.0 mm 12 cm Reflectors must be of... - Page 12 Reflectors supplied by MIT are checked and verified thru control tests. A certificate is issued for each batch. If required, this certificate may be viewed or requested at MIT by the user (s. Fig. 6). MIT plates are imprinted with the MIT logo to avoid confusion with any reflector imitations not validated for the use of MIT-SCAN-T3.
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Page 13: Measuring Range
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 1.2.1 Measuring range Please note: MIT-SCAN-T3 guarantees the correctness of the measurement results If other measuring ranges only for the specified measuring ranges and approved reflectors. are required, please contact the manufacturer. Name Standard measuring range... -
Page 14: Measurement Environment
Metallic objects should not be present within a radius of one meter around a measurement point, such as: Manhole covers Drains Fig. 7 Imprinted MIT plate Road restraint systems (crash barriers) Other reflectors Cars, construction machinery... -
Page 15: Device Calibration
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Conditions that have no impact on the measurement are Wet roads Hot asphalt Slightly freezing temperatures 1.4 Device calibration The German standard TP D-StB 12 stipulates annual recalibrations of the thickness measurement device. Depending on the country of use, there may be regulations from the authorities regarding calibration requirements. -
Page 16: Thickness Measuring Device
(7) Search key (8) Interfaces for a USB flash drive, headphones and charger Coils for emitting and receiving signals are integrated in the probe. The traversed measurement path is determined based on the front wheel's rotation. Fig. 9 MIT-SCAN-T3 design Page 14... -
Page 17: Interfaces
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Preparing MIT-SCAN-T3 for operation: Remove the device from its transport box and loosen both tube locks by turning them counterclockwise. Extend the middle tube segment of the telescopic rod to the desired length and tighten the upper tube lock. -
Page 18: Data Exchange Via Usb Interface
With USB interface, measurement data can be exchanged between device and PC. Connect a USB flash drive to device and opening the Main Menu starts the automatic synchronization of data between MIT- SCAN-T3 and USB flash drive. Remove the USB flash drive after having exchanged data successfully. -
Page 19: Device Number And Firmware
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 2.2 Device number and firmware Device number can be found on a label below the USB, headphone and charger interface. Device number, firmware version and last calibration date will also appear on the bottom line of the start screen after power-on (s. -
Page 20: External Charging Cradle
The (replacement) battery can be charged outside device (e.g. in the office or car) with the charging cradle (accessory part). The charging cradle works with both charging cables, which are delivered with MIT- SCAN-T3. The battery can be quickly removed or replaced without additional Fig. -
Page 21: Operation
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 2.5 Operation To switch on the device, simultaneously press the search button (s. Fig. 9 (7), p. 14) and the “ ” key on the D-pad. Navigate comfortably through the menu options via D-pad (s. Fig. 15): ... -
Page 22: Menu "Measure
(s. Fig. 17): “Preset Measuring Sites”: Measuring site plans set up with MIT's project management software (s. sec. 5.4, p. 47) can be displayed and executed in Fig. 17 Menu - Measure this menu. Numbers in brackets indicate how many of the total... -
Page 23: Menu "Data
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 2.6.2 Menu “Data” This menu item shows saved measurement results sorted according to date. Already measured sites can be activated and measured again (s. Fig. 18). The measured value is displayed on the right hand site of the Fig. -
Page 24: Menu "Settings
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 2.6.3 Menu “Settings” Under this menu item, device specific settings can be made (s. adjacent Fig. 20): “Language” German| English “Unit” mm | cm | in, mi | in, ft Fig. 20 Menu - Settings ... - Page 25 The wheels should have the wheel diameter specified in the test report. In addition, regular maintenance is recommended. MIT-SCAN-T3 is ready for use as soon as it is switched on. The user should check the prober function of the electronic by performing some test: In search mode (s.
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Page 26: Measuring Sites Set Up On Mit-Scan-T3
Version 02/2021 3.2 Measuring sites set up on MIT-SCAN-T3 Projects can be preset at PC with MIT Project Software (s. sec. 5.4, p. 47). Alternatively, the projects can be set up directly on device on site. For this, the item “Manual input” has to be selected from the submenu “Definition of Measuring site”. -
Page 27: Layer System
or 4. Accept selection with 3.2.1 Layer system MIT-SCAN-T3 is able to measure 2 and 3-layer systems. Switching between layered systems is done by pressing and subsequent selection with and • 2-layer system: S, SB, B •... -
Page 28: Select Reflectors
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 3.2.2 Select reflectors The correct selection of the reflector used is important because it influences the calculation of the result. A list of the calibrated reflectors is available to the user. Since each separate construction project has its specific reflectors Fig. - Page 29 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 measurement. By means of the signal characteristics, the reflector is determined and the layer thickness calculated. In the results´ representation, the identified reflector is displayed in addition to layer thickness. The user is recommended to conduct a plausibility check of both: the identified reflector as well as the relatedly displayed layer thickness.
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Page 30: Measuring Procedure
To start the search mode, press and hold down the search button 6. Slowly run probe over (compare Fig. 9 MIT-SCAN-T3 design, (7), p. 14). The signals of the the reflector four sensors are pictured in display as four separate bars (s. Fig. 25 on 7. - Page 31 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 The narrow, horizontal bar below the diagram supports operator to exactly determine the center of the reflector. The search bar (illustrated in the adjacent graphic) clearly shows in which direction, based on the center of the display, the probe needs to be moved to locate the reflector center.
- Page 32 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Fig. 26 Reflector search demonstrated for reflector type AL RO 12 Page 30...
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Page 33: Measurement
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 3.3.2 Measurement Starting a measurement, a graphic of the path is shown on the right hand side of the screen (s. Fig. 27). It is necessary to pass roughly over the reflector center, always starting along the short side in case of rectangular formats. - Page 34 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Reference measurement The last part of the measurement run gives the reference signal of the environment. This signal is subtracted from the curve. In this manner, materials with a homogenous distributed metallic content can also be measured (e.g. blast furnace slag). Signal...
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Page 35: Results Display
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 3.3.3 Results display After completing the measurement run, the traverse path curve appears on display. In this graph the curve is scaled based on the display and the adaption of the amplification. The curve should show no irregularities. - Page 36 Please note: If the measuring range has not been reached, a layer thickness can still be determined by use of the MIT wheeled spacer. The wheeled spacer increases the distance to the reflector, so that a valid measurement result can be calculated.
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Page 37: Measured Reflector
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 3.3.5 Measured reflector On the left hand side of the screen, the selected reflector chosen for the measurement is displayed. If automatic circular plate recognition was activated, the reflector which has been identified will be displayed. - Page 38 Is the installed reflector certified for use with MIT-SCAN-T3? If not, the signal may not match with MIT-SCAN-T3 calibration files. In this case, the result of the calculated layer thickness cannot be guaranteed.
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Page 39: Reflector Test
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 3.3.7 Reflector test Reflector test After a reflector foil is measured (AL QU 16.5, AL QU 33, AL RE 30x50, 1. Change measurement AL RE 30x60, AL RE 30x70 and AL RE 30x100), the results menu direction by 90 degrees 2. -
Page 40: Functionality Check Acc. To Tp D-Stb 12
3. Remeasure measuring site device traverse the measuring site and perform a measurement. Use 4. Subtract the defined the MIT wheeled spacer (s. Fig. 33) and fix it to the probe. Repeat the amount of 35 mm from second measurement measurement with a mobile spacer. -
Page 41: Warnings And Error Messages
4 Warnings and error messages Fig. 34 Example for single MIT-SCAN-T3 is equipped with a comprehensive error detection warning function. During measurement, the measurement signal is checked for possible deficiencies and influences. If an error will be detected, this is displayed subsequently to the measurement (s. - Page 42 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Error message What to do? Low battery! Reload the battery promptly Empty battery! Measurements cannot be performed. Reload or exchange battery. No GPS signal! Continue measurement and save data without GPS signal. Alternatively wait until device will receive a GPS signal.
- Page 43 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Error message What to do? Max. position Repeat measurement at measuring site. Place probe wrong about 30 cm before the reflector. Measurement Movement of probe must be forward.. aborted Electromagnetic Measurement signal was influenced by electromagnetic interfer.
- Page 44 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Error message What to do? Side shift of The error message appears when user has passed the reflector reflector too close to the edge. The reflector should be re-searched and passed over its center. Table 3 Overview of warnings and error messages...
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Page 45: Mit Project Software
(= predetermined grid points of measurement for a synchronize with the PC. construction project) Display and storage of measured data Evaluation of measured data and generation of form sheets acc. to TP D-StB 12 Fig. 36 MIT project software - Program screen shot Page 43... -
Page 46: License Key And Copy Protection
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 With the MIT Project Software, new projects can also be set up prior operation at the construction site. Data synchronization between measuring device and MIT Project Software is performed by at first connecting the USB flash drive to device, subsequently to the PC and then again to the measuring device. -
Page 47: Program Settings
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 5.2 Program settings In menu item “Extras”, different settings can be made (s. Fig. 37): “Language” German or English “Units” international (mm/cm for depth, m for step size) or Anglo- American (inch for depth, foot/mile for step size) and the unit for result display (form sheet). -
Page 48: Selection Of Devices
Version 02/2021 5.3 Selection of devices The MIT Project Software can be used to read-out the measured data from USB flash drive. If a USB flash drive with data files (*.T3) is connected while the program is running, the program shows a message. -
Page 49: Set Up Of Measuring Sites At The Pc
Measuring sites can conveniently be prepared at the PC. The interface is in the second tab “Prepare measurements” (s. Fig. 41). Fig. 41 Measurements set up with the MIT project software If measurements for several layer thickness measuring devices are Fig. - Page 50 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 The following construction project information is required: Hint: Construction ex.: A14 If large changes to a Start ex.: 3 km 500 m measurement plan are Distance ex.: 50 m required, it is recommended ...
- Page 51 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 Once the measuring site plan has been generated, the data can be “Transferred to the USB stick”. The set up measuring sites are shown in the table (s. Fig. 42, p. 48) and are saved as a file on USB flash drive and the storage place will be changed from “PC”...
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Page 52: Selection Of Measured Values
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 5.5 Selection of measured values Data transferred from device can be selected in tab “Data”. It is possible to filter the measurement data using the filter function (s. Fig. 44). Several criteria can be queried at the same time. -
Page 53: Correct And Delete Data
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 To select isolated data sets: Hold Ctrl key pressed and select single rows To select single data set: Left click with the mouse on the desired data set Error message during measurement Error messages which were displayed during the measurement are displayed in the table (s. -
Page 54: Synchronize And Save Data
MIT format: program. It is therefore recommended to save the In this format the data is encrypted before saving and can be loaded used data sets in MIT format into the software at any time via “Import”. (*.mit). Excel format: By pressing button “Export selected data sets”... -
Page 55: Form Sheet
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 5.8 Form sheet MIT Project Software transfers measurement data from a construction site to a measurement sheet report analogous TP D-StB 12. Therefore, the relevant measurement data has to be selected (s. sec. 5.5, from p. -
Page 56: Data Transfer For Site Measuring
Kilometer indication Type of layer (surface, binder or aggregate) Position of reflector to axis (left, center or right) These settings can be made with the MIT-SCAN-T3 or at the PC using the prepared measuring site plan. Page 54... -
Page 57: Calculations In The Measurement Sheet
Two-layer construction Three-layer construction MIT Project Software averages the measured values if several results are available with same course setting and location. This presetting can be made in menu item “Extras” (s. sec. 5.2, p. 45). By clicking a measurement value or calculated layer thickness, the values in the form sheet used for calculation are marked green in the tab. -
Page 58: Setting Up A Form Sheet
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 5.8.4 Setting up a form sheet The upper part of the form sheet is utilized to provide information about the customer, contractor and description of the performed construction work. In the footer (s. Fig. 50) the operator has to enter the result of the functionality test according to TP D-StB 12 (s. -
Page 59: Gps Data And Google Maps
Version 02/2021 5.9 GPS data and Google maps In the third tab of MIT Project Software, the highlighted measurement data is displayed as markers in Google Maps (s. Fig. 51). Fig. 51 Measurement data display in the tab Google Maps... - Page 60 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 The display of single measurements can be selected and deselected by the marker in the legend above the map. Several measurement points are shown in the map if they are marked by the filter or selected manually. The graphic display of measurement points facilitates reliable allocation of measurement values to a certain measuring site.
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Page 61: Mit-Scan-T3 App
The status line at the top of the screen shows the connection to a device by means of a green Bluetooth symbol (see Fig. 53). If this symbol is red and crossed out, there is no connection to a MIT-SCAN- T3. A white icon indicates that the phone is searching for nearby devices. -
Page 62: Start Screen
To do this, Bluetooth must be activated on the phone. The corresponding device is selected and connected. The connection request is then confirmed on the MIT-SCAN-T3. The device data is downloaded to the phone. The user receives information on the serial number, the date of the last calibration, the battery level and the firmware version of the device (see Fig. -
Page 63: Measurement
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 This data can then be sent to the MIT-SCAN-T3. The transferred data can be found in the measuring device in the menu item Measure - Prepared measuring points. 6.3 Measurement The app automatically recognizes the start of the measurement with the MIT-SCAN-T3, all data is transferred to the phone. -
Page 64: Data Management
Create a signature for the PDF export (this will be inserted into Fig. 57 Data management the document under the result table) Create a PDF document or a “.mit” file with selected data Upload selected data to a BIM project Page 62... -
Page 65: Firmware/Software Update
Although MIT programs the software/firmware with the greatest possible care, errors and mistakes are possible. We recommend a plausibility check after every software/firmware update by at least one measurement series being recalculated manually. The current firmware version is the last status published by MIT Page 63... -
Page 66: Technical Data
Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 9 Technical data Measurement data 800 measurement points High measurement accuracy ±(0.5 % of measured value + 1 mm) Measurement range 15 – 500 mm depth Asphalt temperature up to 110 °C Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C... -
Page 67: Scope Of Delivery
GPS module inside Battery charger Car charger Carrying strap Instruction manual USB flash drive for data transfer MIT Project Software including license key Transport box Accessories: MIT wheeled spacer Headphones External charger ... - Page 68 Instruction Manual MIT-SCAN-T3 Version 02/2021 MIT Mess- und Prüftechnik GmbH Gostritzer Str. 63 01217 Dresden/Germany Phone: +49 (0) 351/87181-25 Fax: +49 (0) 351/87181-27 E-Mail: info@mit-dresden.de Internet: www.mit-dresden.de Device support: Phone: +49 (0) 351/87181-06 E-Mail: support@mit-dresden.de Software support: Phone: +49 (0) 351/87181-22 E-Mail: support@mit-dresden.de...
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