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493K K-METRON User Instructions

Thickness measurement gauge (0-30mm) with radio link up and software recording
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K-METRON
(FW 3.0.7)
493K THICKNESS MEASUREMENT GAUGE (0-30mm)
WITH RADIO LINK UP AND SOFTWARE RECORDING
USER INSTRUCTIONS (Doc v4.0.0)
RELATING TO FIRMWARE VERSION (FW 3.0.7)
(as displayed on boot-up of the K-METRON)
IMPORTANT
Read all instructions before use
Observe safety precautions
493K Limited
23 Watch Hill Road
Ballyclare, BT39 9QW
United Kingdom
T: +44(0)28 93359922
E: solutions@493k.com

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  • Page 1 493K THICKNESS MEASUREMENT GAUGE (0-30mm) WITH RADIO LINK UP AND SOFTWARE RECORDING USER INSTRUCTIONS (Doc v4.0.0) RELATING TO FIRMWARE VERSION (FW 3.0.7) (as displayed on boot-up of the K-METRON) IMPORTANT Read all instructions before use Observe safety precautions 493K Limited...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 1 CONTENTS GENERAL OPERATION ......................3 Turning the unit ON & OFF..................3 Entering the Configuration Menu................3 The Measurement End of the Sensor Head ..............4 Coupling the Sensor Head with the Calibrated Magnet..........4 Loss of Magnetic Coupling.
  • Page 3 K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) Connecting the K-METRON to the PC & Installing the Communications Driver..19 Downloading the K-METRON Software..............19 Setting the Correct Communications Port..............19 Start Recording ......................20 Activating and De-activating the Radio Communication.......... 21 Recording the Thickness Measurements.

  • Page 4: General Operation

    2 GENERAL OPERATION 2.1 Turning the unit ON & OFF. To turn the unit ON momentarily press the ON/OFF switch on the face of the K-METRON until the Display illuminates. Battery level will be checked each time the unit is turned on, and if a low battery voltage is detected then a warning will be displayed on start up.

  • Page 5: The Measurement End Of The Sensor Head

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) The Configuration Menu is navigated using the following buttons: To SCROLL through the Menus, press X (or “Delete”). To SELECT a Menu item, press the ORANGE TRIGGER. CONFIGURATION MENU UNITS MAG TYPE...

  • Page 6: Loss Of Magnetic Coupling

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 2.5 Loss of Magnetic Coupling. When magnetic couple of the cube magnet is lost it can be retrieved by retaining the end of the attached cord and fishing the magnet out of the opening. If the spherical magnet loses coupling, then it must be retrieved by turning the moulding upside down and allowing the magnet to fall out or by using a telescopic metal pointer to grab it.

  • Page 7: Measuring Different Materials

    • Glass • Aluminium • Brass and copper The K-METRON allows the roto moulder to measure the full thickness of MULTI-LAYER mouldings. 3.2 Materials that Cannot be Measured. The unit cannot be used to measure any kind of ferrous materials, e.g. steels & irons. The magnetic attraction found in these materials will affect the accuracy of the reading.

  • Page 8: Calibrating The K-Metron

    4.1 Entering the Calibration Menu. The Calibrate Menu is found within the configuration menu. Use the following button presses, starting from when the K-METRON is in the OFF state, to enter the Configuration menu: 1. Hold down the X button (or “Delete” button in older models) and switch the unit on by pressing the On/Off button.

  • Page 9: Calibrating The K-Metron

    The more accurately you can teach the K-METRON the thickness that it is measuring during calibration, the greater the accuracy of the part thickness measurement in the field.
  • Page 10 RESULT IN INACCURATE READINGS. THE MAGNET TYPE MUST BE SET IN THE CONFIGURATION MENU BEFORE USING THE K-METRON. IT IS ADVISABLE TO STORE ANY UNUSED MAGNETS IN THE K-METRON CASE TO AVOID MISTAKENLY LOSING OR USING THE WRONG MAGNET. P a g e...

  • Page 11: Validating Calibration

    After calibration is complete the measured data should be validated. To do this position the calibrated magnet once more on each step and ensure the K-METRON’s measured and displayed value is that of the actual step thickness (note the measurement tolerances as per the table above apply).

  • Page 12: Choosing The Correct Magnet

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 5 CHOOSING THE CORRECT MAGNET The unit comes with three different types of magnets, a cube, a 10mm sphere, and a 19mm sphere. The desired range of measurement will be the major factor which will determine whether to use the cube or spherical magnet.

  • Page 13: Selecting The Magnet Type

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 5.1 Selecting the Magnet Type. To select the type of magnet to measure with, enter the Configuration Menu (Chapter 2.2) and select “MAG TYPE”; then scroll through until the desired Magnet type and select using the Orange Trigger.

  • Page 14: Positioning Of The Sensor Head

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 6 POSITIONING OF THE SENSOR HEAD The correct position and orientation of the sensor head on the part surface is essential to ensure an accurate reading is taken. 6.1 Correct Sensor Head Position & Orientation.

  • Page 15: Measuring An External Radius With K-Metron

    The instrument has been factory calibrated to accuracies shown in the table below. Regular checks should be made to ensure the instrument is operating within its capabilities and it is recommended that the unit is returned to 493K Limited for an annual recalibration 14 |...

  • Page 16: The Sensor Head Dimensions

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) to ensure its continued performance is maintained. 493K offer a return carriage paid service, calibration, and inspection. 6.5 The Sensor Head Dimensions. The sensor head is a cylinder of size 28mm diameter x 55mm length.

  • Page 17: Taking A Thickness Measurement

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 7 TAKING A THICKNESS MEASUREMENT When the sensor head is at the desired measuring point pull and hold the orange trigger and make small figure of eight movements of the Sensor Head to ensure the Transducer Magnet is centrally located on the Sensor Head.

  • Page 18: Deleting A Thickness Measurement

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 7.2 Deleting a Thickness Measurement. If an erroneous thickness measurement has been made and transmitted to the PC then it can be remotely deleted from the PC. To do this press the X (or “Delete”) button; the display signals confirmation.
  • Page 19 K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) CONFIGURATION MENU UNITS MAG TYPE CALIBRATE RADIO Metric Sphere Radio Confirm Recal Imperial Cube Radio 10-30mm 18 | P a g e...

  • Page 20: Using The K-Metron's Pc Software

    USB flying lead. 8.2 Downloading the K-METRON Software. Download and install the K-METRON software from the link supplied by 493K. If you do not have this link it can be found at www.493k.com under the Software heading.

  • Page 21: Start Recording

    • Go to options and assign the correct COM Port. 8.4 Start Recording Click on the Start button within the K-METRON software. Provided the COM port is set up correctly and the receiver is communicating with the PC the Status will be shown as Waiting for data…...

  • Page 22: Activating And De-Activating The Radio Communication

    8.5 Activating and De-activating the Radio Communication. The K-METRON Handheld Radio Module can be activated or de-activated. This is set within the Configuration menu under the section “Radio”. The battery life will be improved when the radio is de-activated and the unit will not show a Tx Error on pulling the orange trigger when the receiver is not connected.

  • Page 23: Continuous Internal Database Recording

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 8.7 Continuous Internal Database Recording The thickness data are stored in the K-METRON’s core database. Unless deleted, all thickness measurements, even over several days, are saved in a single database. This data can be viewed in the database tab in data and time order.

  • Page 24: Exporting To Excel

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 8.8 Exporting to Excel For more advanced analysis or for report writing the data can be exported to Excel by clicking on the “Export Excel” button at the top of the screen: The entire database will be saved out to an Excel file in the following column format: <Date>, <Time>, <Mould ID>, <Position>, <Reading>...

  • Page 25: Erasing Unwanted Data

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) Wizard and the Comma delimited import setting. Only the data that have been selected and copied will be exported in this case and not the entire database. 8.9 Erasing Unwanted Data. To erase a single line of unwanted data first select that line with the mouse or by scrolling up and down with the arrow keys, and then clicking on the “Erase”...

  • Page 26: Metron Battery Power

    9 K-METRON BATTERY POWER 9.1 Battery Type K-METRON is designed for use with a single Lithium PP3 9-volt battery. Using a non-lithium variant of a PP3 9-volt battery, such as an alkaline battery, will significantly reduce battery life. An equivalent rechargeable battery may also be used but this will require regaular removal of the battery to charge it separately.

  • Page 27: Metron - What's Included

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 10 K-METRON - WHAT’S INCLUDED The system comprises: 1. A portable display unit containing the measurement electronics; 2. A Lithium PP3 9volt battery; 3. Sensor Head with lead attached to the display unit;...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    12 DISCLAIMER Use of this instrument is at the operators’ risk and 493K Limited will not be held liable for any claims for damage to other equipment occasioned by its use or any consequential claims related to the instrument’s accuracy.

  • Page 29: Declaration Of Conformity

    K-METRON Radio User Instructions (Firmware 3.0.4; Doc v4.0) 13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the manufacturer 493K Limited 23 Watch Hill Road Ballyclare Co. Antrim BT39 9QW United Kingdom declare under our sole responsibility that the product :- K-METRON, Model No. 2.0...

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