Maintenance And Support; Regular Device Check; Cleaning; Storage - Proceq Equotip 3 Operating Instructions Manual

11. Maintenance and support

Proceq is committed to providing a complete support service for this instrument. It is recom-
mended that the user obtain available updates and other user information regularly through
www.proceq.com.

11.1. Regular device check

Performance checks (see section 4.5. "Performance check") of the instrument should be car-
ried out at least once a day or at the latest after 1000 impacts. In the case of infrequent use,
carry out the check before the beginning and at the end of a test series. In addition, have the
device calibrated by an authorized Proceq Service Center once a year.
Note: The unit is working properly when the average is within the target range.
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If the average deviates from the setpoint value by more than ±6 HL, see section
12. "Troubleshooting".

11.2. Cleaning

• Impact device:
a) Unscrew the support ring.
b) Remove the impact body from the guide tube.
c) Clean the guide tube with the cleaning brush.
d) Reassemble.
• Indenter ball: Clean the ball of the impact body with acetone, isopropanol or similar.
• Housing: Clean the display and housing with a clean, dry cloth after use.
Also clean the connector sockets with a clean, dry brush.
Note: Never immerse the device in water or clean it under running water. Do not
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use abrasives, solvents or lubricants to clean the device.
Note: If the factory floor presents a rather dirty, dusty and rough environment,
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the user is advised to use an Equotip 3 protective carry pocket.

11.3. Storage

Only store the Equotip 3 in the original packaging and in a dry room free of dust.
11.4. Re-calibration of compensation function for non-vertical impact
direction
The compensation function relies on parameters specific to each impact device, which
are stored in the device. Validity of the active calibration can be checked through "Config"
- "Calibrate probe" and then pressing the "Test" button. For each impact direction, the
deviation from the curve shall be less than ±0.2.
The parameters may change with time or due to external influences. Re-calibration of
the automatic compensation function in Equotip 3 impact devices (except type DL) is
recommended particularly when:
• the impact device has been cleaned, or
• the impact device has not been used for a long time, or
• the impact body has been replaced.
A re-calibration is done by consecutive selection of "0° (down)", "90° (horiz.)" and "180°
(up)", and performing each 3 impacts per direction.
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