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StrainMatic
User Manual
Basic Operation and Working Procedures
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Konrad-Zuse-Str. 12 D-91052 Erlangen
Phone: +49 (91 31) 9 74 77 90 Fax: +49 (91 31) 9 74 77 99
E-Mail: info@ilis.de Internet: www.ilis.de

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  • Page 1 ® StrainMatic User Manual Basic Operation and Working Procedures ilis gmbh Konrad-Zuse-Str. 12 D-91052 Erlangen Phone: +49 (91 31) 9 74 77 90 Fax: +49 (91 31) 9 74 77 99 E-Mail: info@ilis.de Internet: www.ilis.de...
  • Page 2 No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the information and data contained in this documentation which can be changed without prior announcement. The ilis gmbh cannot be made liable for incorrect use or incorrect operation of the instrument. Correct use requires among other things knowledge of the contents of this manual. Therefore the instructions in this manual and all other technical documentation belonging to the instrument must be complied with.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ANUAL Table of contents Table of contents ................... 3 Introduction .................... 4 Overview ....................4 Device variants ....................4 Conventions ....................4 Customer support ..................5 General safety instructions................ 6 Use in accordance with the regulations ............6 Transport and installation................6 Safety information for the operating personnel ..........7 Safety instructions for operation ..............7 Information and danger symbols used ............8 Safety devices .....................9...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction ANUAL Introduction This user manual is designed for the operating personnel of the S . It describes the TRAIN ATIC function and the operation of the S . You will find a complete description of the TRAIN ATIC operating interface in the Reference Manual. NOTE: The S device and the corresponding operating software is constantly being TRAIN...

  • Page 5: Customer Support

    If you have questions on operation or functionality of the S , please contact the TRAIN ATIC following address. We will be pleased to provide you with further assistance! ilis gmbh Konrad-Zuse-Str. 12 91052 Erlangen Germany Phone: +49 (9131) 974779 0 Fax: +49 (9131) 974779 9 E-Mail: support@ilis.de...

  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    Nothing on the instrument which could impair the safe operation of the instrument may be changed, added or removed mechanically or electrically without the written permission of the ilis gmbh. The operating software may not be changed in any way. If not approved changes are made to the instrument, the operating permission expires automatically.

  • Page 7: Safety Information For The Operating Personnel

    General safety instructions ANUAL To avoid overheating, the unit must not be exposed to direct solar radiation or an ambient temperature of more than 30°C. To avoid disturbing scattered light influence, direct incidence of light in the compartment, especially from pulsating light sources, must be avoided. Before starting up the unit must have assumed ambient temperature to avoid formation of condensation.

  • Page 8: Information And Danger Symbols Used

    General safety instructions ANUAL Information and danger symbols used Information and danger symbols the meaning of which is explained below are used on the machine and in this manual. These symbols must be observed absolutely both on the machine and in the documentation! Symbol Meaning Wear protective gloves...

  • Page 9: Safety Devices

    General safety instructions ANUAL Safety devices NOTE: Depending on the S type and the serial number of your device the safety TRAIN ATIC devices can be located in different positions than shown in this manual. Please familiarize yourself with the location of the safety devices before starting up the instrument! If necessary, consult the documentation that accompanied the device on delivery.
  • Page 10 General safety instructions ANUAL Sample compartment door If the sample compartment door (3) is open the following changes in the operating behaviour of the instrument are activated to prevent potential dangers: The intensity of the light source is reduced. The measuring head moves at lower speed (M2 only). No calibration and, according to default settings, no measurement is possible.
  • Page 11 General safety instructions ANUAL The S is provided with a residual current circuit-breaker integrated in the line cord TRAIN ATIC that immediately disconnects the current entry to the device when residual current occurs. Use only this line cord to connect the device to the power supply.

  • Page 12: Assembly And Function

    Assembly and function ANUAL Assembly and function The following figure shows the basic construction of the S (M2 type): TRAIN ATIC The sample in the sample compartment is illuminated with linearly polarized light which is generated by a quasi monochromatic light source and a polarizer. This linearly polarized light is converted into elliptically polarized light by birefringence in the sample.
  • Page 13 Assembly and function ANUAL The polarizer can be rotated during a measurement. The intensity over the entire measuring range is recorded with a CCD-camera under different polarizer settings: Intensity distribution at different polarizer settings The result images are evaluated automatically and the resulting stress distribution over all measuring directions is displayed color-coded in the operating software:...

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation ANUAL Operation Principles of operation You can operate the S by onscreen keyboard or, for instance with an externally TRAIN ATIC connected PC, with mouse and keyboard. As standard according to the nature of the selected cell (data, text, list entries) different entry windows for entering text, numbers or for selecting a value open.
  • Page 15 Operation ANUAL 4.1.2 Entering numbers The following window opens for entering numbers after selection of the input field: If present, the minimum and maximum value possible as well as the default value is displayed below the input field. If an invalid value is entered, the input field turns red and the entry cannot be completed.

  • Page 16: Loading And Saving Files

    Operation ANUAL OK: Accepts the entry and closes the window. Cancel: Cancels the entry and closes the window. Default: Enters the default value in the input field, if present. Clear: Deletes the contents of the input field. : Deletes the character left to the cursor or the marked characters. : Moves the cursor one position to the left.
  • Page 17 Operation ANUAL Rename Directory button. If you want to delete or rename an individual file, select the file in the right half of the dialog. The button labels change to Delete File and Rename File, respectively. Enter a meaningful designation for the file in the File name field. Select the required file format if necessary under File type.

  • Page 18: Starting Strainmatic

    Operation ANUAL Starting StrainMatic WARNING: Risk of damage on overheating the instrument! Before operation make sure that the fans of the instrument, if existing, cannot be covered and are functioning. CAUTION: Put the S into operation only if all covers and protective devices have TRAIN ATIC been installed correctly.

  • Page 19: Ending Strainmatic

    Operation ANUAL If the measuring method requires a new position of the measuring head the Linear Adjustment window appears (M2 only): Confirm the adjustment of the measuring head with Move. After the measuring head has reached its target position the Linear Adjustment window closes automatically and the instrument is ready for operation.

  • Page 20: Selecting Measuring Methods

    Operation ANUAL Selecting measuring methods To activate a new measuring method for the measurement: Click on the drop down list of measuring methods in the status bar: The list of available measuring methods appears: Select the appropriate measuring method from the list and confirm your selection with OK.
  • Page 21 Operation ANUAL NOTE: The following operating steps refer to the S M2 only. TRAIN ATIC If the new measuring method requires a new position of the measuring head the Linear Adjustment window appears: Ensure that the sample compartment is empty and confirm the new position of the measuring head by activating the Move button.

  • Page 22: Installing Sample Holders

    Operation ANUAL NOTE: When adjusting the camera focus always be careful not to change or close the lens aperture. Installing sample holders Some sample forms may require the use of a sample holder. NOTE: You can obtain individual sample holders from the manufacturer. For performing the validation and calibration procedures reference standards may be used.

  • Page 23: Performing Measurements

    Operation ANUAL Performing measurements WARNING: Risk of injury! Move the measuring head only if the sample compartment is free. Do not grasp into the sample compartment while the measuring head is moving (M2 only). CAUTION: Risk of injury! If the stresses in the sample to be measured are high or unknown, wear protective googles and gloves! All functions for performing a measurement are available to you in the Measurement operating area.
  • Page 24 Operation ANUAL The sample should be located as far as possible in the center of the sample compartment or within a measuring area set in the measuring method. Use sample holders possibly also supplied. Secure the sample if necessary against movement (for example rolling away) during the measurement.
  • Page 25 Operation ANUAL NOTE: Depending on the definition in the measuring method the window can also appear after the measurement. Enter the thickness values at the predefined positions. You can use an accessory for automatic thickness measurement, if connected. The measurement is started. According to the settings in the measuring method, the measurement can last from a few seconds up to several minutes.
  • Page 26 Operation ANUAL Evaluating the result The different value ranges are displayed color-coded in the image itself. By default blue areas represent low values, red areas high values. The displayed colors can be adapted in the Service System Miscellaneous area. All pixels belonging to the measuring result are marked by a white frame as default.

  • Page 27: Analysing Measuring Results

    Operation ANUAL You see the percentage distribution (histogram) of the measured values in the color scale. For this purpose the measured values between 0 and the maximum value set in the measuring method are divided into up to ten equal sections, and in each case the percentage share of the measuring points inside these levels is displayed.
  • Page 28 Operation ANUAL 4.8.1 Saving or loading measuring results NOTE: You can save all data of a measuring result as SMX file or only the images of a measurement in the BMP, JPG or EMF format to send them for example by e-mail. However, note that only SMX files can be loaded back into the operating software, not image files.
  • Page 29 Operation ANUAL Select the folder in which the required file is located from the Open Result File dialog. Activate the Open button. The measuring result is loaded in the operating software and can be analysed. 4.8.2 Analysing the result 4.8.2.1 Viewing detail images of a measurement Use the buttons under the result image to have the different images and data of the measurement displayed:...
  • Page 30 Operation ANUAL 4.8.2.2 Evaluating result NOTE: The display of the result image and the data displayed in the legend correspond to the display in the Measurement operating area (see section 4.7). However, in contrast to the Measurement area you can also subsequently adapt the display of the data in the Analysis area (for example maximum value of the scale or smoothing).
  • Page 31 Operation ANUAL Changing the measuring unit To automatically convert the displayed result values into another unit select the desired unit from the Unit drop down list. Normalized units can be displayed only if a thickness profile has been defined for the current article. Changing calculation of result values If you want to display a result value different from the definition in the measuring method (for example, "average"...
  • Page 32 Operation ANUAL 4.8.2.3 Customizing the presentation of the measuring result After the measurement you can customize the presentation of the measuring results by using the Param tab card without altering the measuring method or performing a new measurement. Here you can find the most important measuring and evaluation parameters in the Dimensions, Calculation and Evaluation area, as they were defined in the measuring method for performing this measurement (see section 4.10).

  • Page 33: Archiving Measuring Results

    Operation ANUAL Archiving measuring results NOTE: The database module for archiving the measuring results is an optional module of the . If not ordered this module is not available in your version of the S TRAIN ATIC TRAIN ATIC You can archive measuring results and analyse archived measurements in the History operating area.

  • Page 34: 4.10 Setting Up Measuring Methods

    Operation ANUAL Sorting the results table To sort the displayed content of the results table select the required column heading from the Sort sequence drop down list. Deleting results from the database To delete only the marked measurement: Activate the Delete Record button. Confirm the following query with Yes.
  • Page 35 Operation ANUAL Enter a meaningful name for the new measuring method, for example an article designation, and confirm your entry with OK. The measuring method is created and displayed in the drop down list of measuring methods in the title bar. 4.10.2 Defining dimension parameters You determine article-related data such as for example the shape and size of the measuring area on the Dimensions tab card in the Methods operating area:...
  • Page 36 Operation ANUAL 4.10.2.1 Defining camera position (M2 only) WARNING: Risk of injury! Move the measuring head only if the sample compartment is free. Do not grasp into the sample compartment while the measuring head is moving. Enter the required vertical position of the measuring head in the Camera position field.
  • Page 37 Operation ANUAL 4.10.2.2 Defining measuring area Select from the Measuring area drop down list whether you want to evaluate only a certain area of the image or the entire image. Leave out areas of the sample which could falsify the measuring result, for example: Edges Curved areas or areas that are inclined against the measuring layer Opaque areas...
  • Page 38 Operation ANUAL 4.10.3 Defining measuring parameters You determine the measuring parameters for the relevant article on the Measurement tab card of the Methods operating area. If you except high-order strain values (i.e. greater than approx. 300 nm optical retardation), activate HOD as Measuring mode, if available. NOTE: The High-order determination is an optional module of the S .
  • Page 39 Operation ANUAL relatively small expected measuring values. For a detailed description of the Interpolated mode please refer to the reference manual. NOTE: If you do not know how the stresses in your sample are oriented, it is recommended that you perform a test measurement with a small polarizer step width of 15° for example. You can estimate the stress distribution based on this test measurement and determine the required step width for further measurements.
  • Page 40 Operation ANUAL 4.10.5 Determining evaluation parameters You determine parameters for display and evaluation of the measuring results on the Evaluation tab card of the Methods operating area. Enter in the Maximum column the expected maximum result value in the required unit.
  • Page 41 Operation ANUAL 4.10.6 Defining miscellaneous parameters You determine general parameters on the Miscellaneous tab card of the Methods operating area. Select from the Sample naming drop down list whether a sample name should be entered or selected before each measurement and enter predefined sample names in the Sample name list if necessary.

  • Page 42: 4.11 Setting Up Basic Parameters

    Operation ANUAL 4.11 Setting up basic parameters You determine the basic parameters for the S on the System Setup tab card in TRAIN ATIC the Service operating area. The settings here are independent of the currently selected measuring method and apply to all measurements.
  • Page 43 Operation ANUAL 4.11.3 Activating the terminal lock If the screen saver of the operating PC is activated after a certain time without operating activities, the terminal lock can prevent unintended operation by touching the display. Enter the time in minutes after which the user interface should be locked in the Terminal lock time field under User Interface.
  • Page 44 NOTE: Some parameter settings in the Service area are not available with level 5 access code. These settings are only accessible by ilis service personnel or at disposition of ilis. One level always includes the subordinate levels in each case. Thus an operator with access to level 3 also has automatically access to the levels 1 and 2.

  • Page 45: Validation

    Validation ANUAL Validation You should check the correct function and settings of the instrument at regular intervals with the integrated validation methods. The validation protocols describing the currently valid result values of the different validation procedures are delivered with the instrument, if ordered. The validation protocols are not integrated into this documentation, since for example after a spare part change other validation values can be necessary.

  • Page 46: Performing Validation Procedure 1

    Validation ANUAL Performing validation procedure 1 To perform validation procedure 1A or 1B: Select the VALIDATION 1A or VALIDATION 1B method from the drop down list of measuring methods. If the measuring head has to be adjusted, confirm the linear adjustment with Move (M2 only).

  • Page 47: Performing Validation Procedure 3

    Validation ANUAL Horizontal and vertical Camera not aligned. Adjust camera edges of the measuring (see service manual). window not parallel to the image axes. Diameter of the measuring Incorrect image width Define image width area is too big or too calculation.
  • Page 48 Validation ANUAL Performing validation procedure 3 To perform validation procedure 3A or 3B respectively: Select the VALIDATION 3A or VALIDATION 3B method from the drop down list of measuring methods. If the measuring head has to be adjusted, confirm the linear adjustment with Move (M2 only).

  • Page 49: Inspection And Cleaning

    Inspection and cleaning ANUAL Inspection and cleaning Inspection and cleaning activities that the operating personnel should perform during operation are described in this section. WARNING: Risk of crushing and due to electricity on unintended switching on of the instrument! Before every inspection or cleaning work, switch the instrument off with the main switch and protect it against unforeseeable switching back on.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ANUAL Troubleshooting Error messages in the status bar The following table contains all possible error and warning messages and the appropriate remedy. If more than one message is displayed they are queued in the status bar of the operating software. You can see all current messages on the Service Status area: Message Remedy...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting ANUAL [W12] Over-Temperature Check environmental temperature. If the error continues to occur, please contact the manufacturer. [W13] Camera Image Timeout If the error occurs frequently, please contact the manufacturer with status report. [W14] Polarizer Drive Stall If the error occurs frequently, please contact the manufacturer with status [W15] Retarder Drive Stall report.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting ANUAL Trouble shooting Problem Remedy User interface does not respond to user Wait a few minutes. input. If the error continues to occur press the Power Switch of the operating PC and restart the operating software orderly. If the error continues to occur activate the Reset switch of the operating PC to reboot the PC.
  • Page 53 ® StrainMatic Reference Manual Reference of the Operating Software ilis gmbh Konrad-Zuse-Str. 12 D-91052 Erlangen Phone: +49 (91 31) 9 74 77 90 Fax: +49 (91 31) 9 74 77 99 E-Mail: info@ilis.de Internet: www.ilis.de...
  • Page 54 No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the information and data contained in this documentation which can be changed without prior announcement. The ilis gmbh cannot be made liable for incorrect use or incorrect operation of the instrument. Correct use requires among other things knowledge of the contents of this manual. Therefore the instructions in this manual and all other technical documentation belonging to the instrument must be complied with.
  • Page 55 Introduction EFERENCE ANUAL Table of contents Table of contents ................... 3 Introduction .................... 4 Device variants ....................4 Conventions ....................4 Customer support ..................4 Layout of the user interface ..............5 Measurement ..................7 Analysis....................10 History ....................14 Methods ....................17 Dimensions ....................18 Measurement.....................

  • Page 56: Introduction

    If you have questions on operation or functionality of the S , please contact the TRAIN ATIC following address. We will be pleased to provide you with further assistance! ilis gmbh Konrad-Zuse-Str. 12 91052 Erlangen Germany Phone: +49 (9131) 974779 0 Fax: +49 (9131) 974779 9 E-Mail: support@ilis.de...

  • Page 57: Layout Of The User Interface

    Layout of the user interface EFERENCE ANUAL Layout of the user interface The user interface of the S is divided into several operating areas which you reach TRAIN ATIC by selecting the tab cards at the lower edge of the screen: Measurement (see section 3) Analysis (see section 4) History (see section 5)
  • Page 58 Layout of the user interface EFERENCE ANUAL The status bar at the upper edge of the user interface is always displayed independently of the operating area in which you happen to be. Warning and error messages of the S are displayed in the message line (1). An TRAIN ATIC overview of all messages and possible remedies are given in the user manual.

  • Page 59: Measurement

    Measurement EFERENCE ANUAL Measurement The Measurement operating area is the most important page for the operator for performing measurements. Camera image – result image toggle Result of the last measurement Statistics Zero calibration/start measurement Camera image – result image toggle (1) You can toggle between the display of the live image of the camera and the result image of the last measurement with the Camera Image and Last Result buttons.
  • Page 60 Measurement EFERENCE ANUAL Last Result: The result of the last performed measurement is displayed graphically here. The legend shows color-coded the percentage distribution of the measured values. By default, red areas in the legend and in the image represent high values, yellow/green areas average values and blue areas low values.
  • Page 61 Measurement EFERENCE ANUAL Angle: Angle position of the polarizer in the current image (in the result image superimposition of all angle positions). Image: Size of the displayed image (width x height). Param: Essential parameters of the measurement: Analyzer step width/Number of averages/Horizontal smoothing factor/Vertical smoothing factor (if different from horizontal).

  • Page 62: Analysis

    Analysis EFERENCE ANUAL Analysis In the Analysis operating area you can evaluate the measuring result of the last measurement in detail, save the measurement and reload saved measurements. Result image Result display and value Image selection Save/load results Stress profile Result image (1) Two-dimensional graphical display of the measured values.
  • Page 63 Analysis EFERENCE ANUAL In Dimensions you can subsequently change the measuring area and the thickness profile (also see section 6.1). In Calculation you can change all parameters that are also defined in the measuring method in the Methods Calculation area (see section 6.3). In addition, the Zero calibration parameter allows you to select if the background is being considered when the result values are calculated.
  • Page 64 Analysis EFERENCE ANUAL be reduced significantly, but the measuring area can not be enlarged subsequently in the Analysis area. Print Report: Prints the measuring result in report form. Save Image: Alternatively saves the currently displayed image, all images of the measurement (including the camera image) or the line scan image in the JPG, BMP or EMF format.
  • Page 65 Analysis EFERENCE ANUAL When exporting to a SLX file the measuring data is saved in binary format as follows: 3 bytes: file extension ("SLX") 1 byte: version number (0) 1 byte: number of single images (i.e. 3) 1 byte: unused (0) 1 single: polarizer position 1.

  • Page 66: History

    History EFERENCE ANUAL History NOTE: The database module for archiving the measuring results is an optional module of the . If not ordered this module is not available in your version of the S TRAIN ATIC TRAIN ATIC The results saved in the database are displayed in the History operating area. You set on the Miscellaneous tab card in the Methods operating area whether the results of a measurement are saved in the database (see section 6.5).
  • Page 67 History EFERENCE ANUAL Export Table: Exports the table contents visible corresponding to the filter criteria as TXT file. Rename Sample: Opens the screen keyboard for renaming the marked sample. Import Result: Imports a selected result file into the history database. Delete Record: Deletes the selected measurement from the database.
  • Page 68 History EFERENCE ANUAL Statistics (4) Displays a trend curve over all measuring results displayed in the result table according to the filter criteria. Unit: Selection of the unit for the display of the trend display. Table: Maximum, minimum, mean value and standard deviation over all displayed result data.

  • Page 69: Methods

    Methods EFERENCE ANUAL Methods You define measuring methods and basic system settings in the Methods operating area. NOTE: Please note that in standard operation mode some parameters of the Methods area are disabled. If necessary, activate the Expert Mode to access all method parameters. The Methods operating area is divided into the following subareas: Dimensions (see section 6.1) Measurement (see section 6.2)

  • Page 70: Dimensions

    Methods EFERENCE ANUAL Dimensions You set parameters for defining the measuring range on the Dimensions tab card. Camera position Distance from the lower edge of the measuring head to the base plate. The measuring head position should be selected so that the wanted measuring area is imaged completely and filling the screen as far as possible, but the image can still be focussed.
  • Page 71 Methods EFERENCE ANUAL Working distance Distance from the reference plane (plane to which the definition of the measuring area refers) to the base plate. The working distance should be selected so that the reference plane is imaged sharply in the test specimen, e.g. for thick samples, tubes or when using a sample holder.
  • Page 72 Methods EFERENCE ANUAL Measuring area: Round/Elliptical Horizontal diameter/Vertical diameter: Horizontal or vertical diameter of the measuring area. The Vert. diameter field is available only for an elliptical measuring area. Center x/Center y: Distance of the measuring area from the image centre point in X and Y direction.
  • Page 73 Methods EFERENCE ANUAL NOTE: If you have defined a thickness profile you should change the Reference thickness in the Evaluation area to the maximum thickness value accordingly. Import/Export By using the Import, Export and Clear buttons next to the Thickness profile table you can export or import a thickness profile which you have for example created with an editor and saved as TXT file or clear the contents of the Thickness profile table.

  • Page 74: Measurement

    Methods EFERENCE ANUAL Measurement You set parameters for the measurement on the Measurement tab card. Measuring mode: Selection of the method with which the measurements should be performed: Standard: Standard measuring method Double intensity: Measurement with double light intensity (optional module) Secondary wavelength: Measurement with secondary wavelength (optional module) HOD (high-order determination): To measure stresses of higher order, for...
  • Page 75 Methods EFERENCE ANUAL The following figure illustrates the correlation between the measured and the actual signal with and without use of HOD: measured value Result of HOD measurement 1174 nm 880,5 nm 587 nm 293,5 nm Result of standard measurement 293,5 nm 587 nm 880,5 nm 1174 nm actual value...

  • Page 76: Calculation

    Methods EFERENCE ANUAL Number of averages: Number of images which should be recorded and averaged per analyzer position. The measurement is slowed down by exposing several images, but the signal-to-noise ratio is improved. Illumination warm-up: Warm-up time of the light source at high intensity before a measurement starts.
  • Page 77 Methods EFERENCE ANUAL Polarization Angle (PA) Optical Retardation (OR) ° TA = Apparent Temper Number (TA) TR = Real Temper Number (TR) NR = Normalized Retardation (NR) NS = Normalized Stress (NS) d = sample thickness in mm C = photoelastic coefficient in 10 mm²/N = dominant wavelength of the light source in nm U = Reference wavelength in nm...
  • Page 78 Methods EFERENCE ANUAL Minimum intensity: States the relative brightness from which the pixels should be included in the calculation of the result image. At a minimum intensity of 10% for instance, only result pixels that have reached a brightness of at least 10% of the maximum possible value are included in the calculation.

  • Page 79: Evaluation

    Methods EFERENCE ANUAL Filter (amplitude/offset): HOD parameters for filtering invalid result values. Normally, it is not necessary to change the preset values. The filter parameters are only available if HOD with filter was selected as Analysis mode. Evaluation You set parameters for evaluating the measuring results on the Evaluation tab card. Scaling &...

  • Page 80: Miscellaneous

    Methods EFERENCE ANUAL Reference thickness: Thickness used for conversion of the normalized units into the unnormalized units and vice versa. The default value of 4.06 mm complies with the factor of proportionality between apparent and real temper number according to ASTM C148-00.
  • Page 81 In the Access Level 4 (methods) default setting, everyone who also has access to the Methods area can edit the measuring method. Read-only is reserved for service personnel of the ilis company. Compartment check window: Definition of an area for the automatic check of the sample compartment before moving the measuring head.

  • Page 82: Service

    Service EFERENCE ANUAL Service CAUTION: Fundamental settings of the S are defined in the System Settings TRAIN ATIC area. This area should be accessible only to service personnel. Define corresponding access codes to prevent unauthorized access (see section 7.4.1). The Service subarea is divided into four tab cards: Status (see section 7.1) Maintenance (see section 7.2) Polarimeter (see section 0)
  • Page 83 Service EFERENCE ANUAL Lamp A/B hours: Operating hours of the primary and secondary (if available) light source. Lamp A/B high hours: Operating hours in which the primary and secondary (if available) light sources were operated with high intensity. Pending messages: Pending status messages. Refresh Messages: Refreshes the display of the status messages.

  • Page 84: Maintenance

    Service EFERENCE ANUAL Maintenance Data Storage Backup Selected Data: Produces a backup file with the selected data: System parameters, Type parameters, Type statistics, History database. You select the required data by activating the corresponding checkbox. NOTE: Always archive backups on an external storage medium (for example memory stick) not on the hard disk of the operating computer.
  • Page 85 Remote Maintenance With remote maintenance the ilis service personnel can support you directly on site in the case of possibly occurring malfunctions and analyse the system. NOTE: How to conduct a remote maintenance session is described in detail in the service manual.

  • Page 86: Polarimeter

    Service EFERENCE ANUAL Polarimeter On the Polarimeter tab card the functionality of a polarimeter is available for testing the basic functions of the S , for example. TRAIN ATIC WARNING: Danger of injury and damage! When the linear unit is moved in the Polarimeter area, all warning messages are deactivated.
  • Page 87 Service EFERENCE ANUAL Focus setting: Current focus setting with activated focus control. Analyzer position: Current position of the analyzer relatively to its zero position. Can by moved clockwise or counterclockwise by using the arrow buttons. Retarder position: Current position of the retarder relatively to its zero position. Can by moved clockwise or counterclockwise by using the arrow buttons.

  • Page 88: System Setup

    System Setup CAUTION: The System Setup area may be used only for service and diagnostic purposes by correspondingly authorized personnel or ilis service personnel. Define corresponding access codes to prevent unauthorized access (see section 7.4.3). The Sytem Setup area is divided into four subareas: General (see section 7.4.1)
  • Page 89 Service EFERENCE ANUAL History size warning limit: If the specified size of the history database is exceeded, a warning message occurs when starting the operating software. Access Codes An access code in the S user interface consists of a number combination. TRAIN ATIC Duration of validity: Period in minutes after which an access code becomes invalid...
  • Page 90 Service EFERENCE ANUAL 7.4.2 Optics Camera & Illumination Live image brightness: Brightness setting of the camera in live mode. Live image exposure time: Exposure time of the camera in the live image mode. Light source switch-off: Switches off the light source if no operation occured in the here defined time intervall.
  • Page 91 Service EFERENCE ANUAL Smoothing: Smoothing value for the display and evaluation of the measuring results. For example, at a value of 3, 49 image pixels (49 = (3+1+3)²) are smoothed to one result value. Automatic Validation Zero calibration monitoring: Enables or disables the plausibility-check of the zero calibration.
  • Page 92 Service EFERENCE ANUAL 7.4.3 Accessories Automatic Focus Control Activates or deactivates the control of the camera focus module. You file in the three columns the reference data for a maximum of three different camera lenses. So that the reference plane can be focused automatically in every camera position, enter in the corresponding cells a camera distance (distance of the camera from the reference plane) and the associated position of the focus wheel on the lens for each lens in each case.
  • Page 93 Service EFERENCE ANUAL 7.4.4 Miscellaneous Image Quality JPG quality (Analysis): Quality of the JPG images on saving in the Analysis area. You can control the size of the saved images through the quality of the images. JPG quality (History): Quality of the JPG images on saving in the History area. You can control the size of the saved images through the quality of the images.
  • Page 94 Service EFERENCE ANUAL Result Presentation Result pixel frame: Color of the border of the result pixels in the result image. Background color: Background color of the result image legend. Color Scale Active scale: Selection of a color scheme for displaying the image caption in the Measurement and Analysis areas.

  • Page 95: Index

    Service EFERENCE ANUAL Index Access Codes Sensibility........41 Definition........37 Compartment Check Window ....29 Duration of Validity ......37 Copy Accessories........40 Color Palette ........42 System Setup Subarea ....40 Customer Support ....... 4 Amplitude/Offset Filter ....... 27 Data Storage ........32 Analysis Delete Absolute Values ......
  • Page 96 Service EFERENCE ANUAL Sample in History ......15 Measurement ........24 Thickness Profile......21 Zero Calibration ......38 Inputs..........30 Operating Area Instrument Status ......30 Analysis ......... 10 Interpolate History........... 14 Color Palette ........42 Measurement ........7 Lamp A/B High Hours ......31 Methods ......... 17 Lamp A/B Hours .........31 Service ..........
  • Page 97 Service EFERENCE ANUAL Rename......... 13 Status Rename in History ......15 Service Area ........30 Sample Name List......29 Status Bar .......... 6 Sample Naming......... 28 Stress Profile ........11 Save System Setup Image ........... 12 Accessories ........40 Measuring Method......17 Miscellaneous........41 Result ...........
  • Page 98 ® StrainMatic Service Manual Start-Up, Maintenance and Service ilis gmbh Konrad-Zuse-Str. 12 D-91052 Erlangen Phone: +49 (91 31) 9 74 77 90 Fax: +49 (91 31) 9 74 77 99 E-Mail: info@ilis.de Internet: www.ilis.de...
  • Page 99 No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the information and data contained in this documentation which can be changed without prior announcement. The ilis gmbh cannot be made liable for incorrect use or incorrect operation of the instrument. Correct use requires among other things knowledge of the contents of this manual. Therefore the instructions in this manual and all other technical documentation belonging to the instrument must be complied with.
  • Page 100 Introduction ERVICE ANUAL Table of contents Table of contents ................... 3 Introduction .................... 4 Overview ....................4 Device variants ....................4 Conventions ....................4 Customer support ..................5 General safety instructions................ 6 Use in accordance with the regulations ............6 Transport and installation................6 Safety information for the operating personnel ..........7 Safety instructions for operation ..............7 Safety instructions to maintenance and service..........8 Information and danger symbols used ............9...

  • Page 101: Introduction

    Introduction ERVICE ANUAL Introduction This service manual is designed for the maintenance and service personnel of the . It describes the initial start-up and the fundamental maintenance tasks. TRAIN ATIC You will find a description of the design and functionality of the S in the user TRAIN ATIC...

  • Page 102: Customer Support

    If you have questions on maintenance or functionality of the S , please contact the TRAIN ATIC following address. We will be pleased to provide you with further assistance! ilis gmbh Konrad-Zuse-Str. 12 91052 Erlangen Germany Phone: +49 (9131) 974779 0 Fax: +49 (9131) 974779 9 E-Mail: support@ilis.de...

  • Page 103: General Safety Instructions

    Nothing on the instrument which could impair the safe operation of the instrument may be changed, added or removed mechanically or electrically without the written permission of the ilis gmbh. The operating software may not be changed in any way. If not approved changes are made to the instrument, the operating permission expires automatically.

  • Page 104: Safety Information For The Operating Personnel

    General safety instructions ERVICE ANUAL To avoid overheating, the unit must not be exposed to direct solar radiation or an ambient temperature of more than 30°C. To avoid disturbing scattered light influence, direct incidence of light in the compartment, especially from pulsating light sources, must be avoided. Before starting up the unit must have assumed ambient temperature to avoid formation of condensation.

  • Page 105: Safety Instructions To Maintenance And Service

    General safety instructions ERVICE ANUAL Safety instructions to maintenance and service Maintenance and service tasks are to be performed according to the instructions in this manual or in other documentations of the manufacturer (for example assembly instructions for spare parts). Only correspondingly trained and experienced personnel may maintain the instrument.

  • Page 106: Information And Danger Symbols Used

    General safety instructions ERVICE ANUAL Information and danger symbols used Information and danger symbols the meaning of which is explained below are used on the machine and in this manual. These symbols must be observed absolutely both on the machine and in the documentation! Symbol Meaning Wear protective gloves...

  • Page 107: Safety Devices

    General safety instructions ERVICE ANUAL Safety devices NOTE: Depending on the S type and the serial number of your device the safety TRAIN ATIC devices can be located in different positions than shown in this manual. Please familiarize yourself with the location of the safety devices before starting up the instrument! If necessary, consult the documentation that accompanied the device on delivery.
  • Page 108 General safety instructions ERVICE ANUAL Sample compartment door If the sample compartment door (3) is open the following changes in the operating behaviour of the instrument are activated to prevent potential dangers: The intensity of the light source is reduced. The measuring head moves at lower speed (M2 only).
  • Page 109 General safety instructions ERVICE ANUAL Line cord with residual current circuit-breaker (as of M2-005/M3-006) The S is provided with a residual current circuit-breaker integrated in the line cord TRAIN ATIC that immediately disconnects the current entry to the device when residual current occurs. Use only this line cord to connect the device to the power supply.

  • Page 110: Start-Up

    Start-Up ERVICE ANUAL Start-Up Connecting the instrument 3.1.1 StrainMatic M2 connectors At the left side of the instrument the following connectors are available: Power connector USB connectors Network connector (100 MBit Ethernet) VGA connector...
  • Page 111 Start-Up ERVICE ANUAL 3.1.2 StrainMatic M3 connectors NOTE: When connecting the S M3 mind that the colored marks at the connectors TRAIN ATIC always match the marks at the instrument itself. At the right side of the instrument the following connectors are available: Power connector I/O connector Camera connector...
  • Page 112 Start-Up ERVICE ANUAL 3.1.4 Connecting to the company network You can establish an access to the company network by using the network connector (2). In this way you can directly access the instrument to exchange data, for example, or to use printers in the company network to print reports and measuring results.

  • Page 113: Starting

    Start-Up ERVICE ANUAL Starting WARNING: Risk of damage on overheating the instrument! Before operation make sure that the fans of the instrument, if existing, cannot be covered and are functioning. CAUTION: Put the S into operation only if all covers and protective devices have TRAIN ATIC been installed correctly.
  • Page 114 Start-Up ERVICE ANUAL If the measuring method requires a new position of the measuring head the Linear Adjustment window appears (M2 only): Confirm the adjustment of the measuring head with Move. After the measuring head has reached its target position the Linear Adjustment window closes automatically and the instrument is ready for operation.

  • Page 115: Maintenance

    Maintenance NOTE: Some functions in the Service area are only accessible with access level 8 or higher. These parameters are only changeable by ilis service personnel or on instruction of ilis. Locking operation after finishing maintenance work An access level of at least 5 is necessary for the most maintenance tasks in the operating...

  • Page 116: Remote Maintenance

    The remote maintenance software is started. Activate the Connect button. The connection to the ilis gmbh is being established. You should keep in contact with us by phone during the duration of remote maintenance. You can follow our activities on the screen.

  • Page 117: Performing Updates

    Maintenance ERVICE ANUAL The connection to the ilis gmbh is closed and the remote maintenance software will be exited. If necessary, activate the Hang-Up button to close the Internet connection. Performing updates 4.4.1 Updating the operating software The manufacturer informs you about available updates of the S...

  • Page 118: Replacing Parts

    Maintenance ERVICE ANUAL Replacing parts NOTE: Use only original spare parts of the manufacturer. Only original parts fulfil all technical specifications and guarantee reproducible and correct measuring results. The following sections describe the most common tasks. If more complex parts have to be changed (drives, measuring head, etc.) you will receive a mounting description included in delivery of the spare part.
  • Page 119 Maintenance ERVICE ANUAL 4.5.2 Changing the sample plate CAUTION: Do not touch the mattfinished bottom side of the diffusor plate. Otherwise the measuring results can be falsified by dirt and fingerprints. Required tools: Allen key 2 mm Vacuum cup for handling the sample plate To change the sample plate: Loosen the retaining screws of the sample plate.
  • Page 120 Maintenance ERVICE ANUAL 4.5.3 Changing fuses WARNING: Danger of injury by electricity! Switch off the instrument with the main switch, secure it against unexpected switching on and disconnect the instrument from the power supply. When a fuse is damaged an appropriate message is displayed in the operating software of the S , for example "[E10] F2_BASE Voltage Failure".
  • Page 121 Maintenance ERVICE ANUAL Reason for changing Name on Note board Message "[E11] F1_CAM Voltage Failure" F1 M4A medium slow, 4 ampere Message "[E10] F2_BASE Voltage Failure" F2 M6.3A medium slow, 6.3 ampere Message "[E09] F3_TOP Voltage Failure" F3 M4A medium slow, 4 ampere (M2 only) Display failed (M2 only) F4 M1.6A...
  • Page 122 Maintenance ERVICE ANUAL Cover the filter with a protective paper. Loosen the knurled head screw at the back of the holding plate (1) so that you can move the camera vertically. In doing so hold the camera (2) to prevent it from falling and damaging.
  • Page 123 Maintenance ERVICE ANUAL Adjusting the camera Select the correct Active lens setting for the automatic calculation of the image size in the Service System Setup Optics operating area. Insert the CAMERA ALIGNMENT STANDARD into the sample compartment to check the centering and the parallel alignment of the camera in the live image display.
  • Page 124 Maintenance ERVICE ANUAL After correct adjustment of the camera remount the cover of the measuring head.

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