Zehntner ZSH 2090 Instruction Manual

Pencil hardness tester

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Zehntner GmbH
Testing Instruments
Gewerbestrasse 4
CH-4450 Sissach
Switzerland
Tel +41 (0)61 953 05 50
Fax +41 (0)61 953 05 51
zehntner@zehntner.com
www.zehntner.com
Instruction manual
version 3.8 dated 24.07.2015
ZSH 2090
Pencil hardness tester
last update: 24.07.2015
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  • Page 1 Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments Gewerbestrasse 4 CH-4450 Sissach Switzerland Tel +41 (0)61 953 05 50 Fax +41 (0)61 953 05 51 zehntner@zehntner.com www.zehntner.com Instruction manual version 3.8 dated 24.07.2015 ZSH 2090 Pencil hardness tester last update: 24.07.2015 page 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ZSH 2090 Instruction manual version 3.8 Index Exclusion of liability ..................3 Description of device ................3 Safety precautions and warnings ............4 2.1 Dangers ..................4 2.2 Notes regarding safety at work ............ 4 Delivery of device .................. 5 3.1 Damages during carriage .............
  • Page 3: Exclusion Of Liability

    © Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments Description of device The ZSH 2090 is a hardness tester according to Wolff-Wilborn for determination of resistance of coatings to mechanical stress by pencils of different hardness. The following features distinguish the ZSH 2090: Easy to handle •...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions And Warnings

    2.2 Notes regarding safety at work Every person working with the ZSH 2090 or maintaining the ZSH 2090 must read and understand the manual completely. In particular the safety precautions and warnings The ZSH 2090 is exclusively designed for the determination of the scratch hardness.
  • Page 5: Delivery Of Device

    Delivery of device 3.1 Damages during carriage During carriage the ZSH 2090 is to be handled with the usual care. To ensure carriage without damages the device is to be transported in the original packaging and under normal freight conditions. If the device was supplied in a carrying case or storage box, this original packaging needs to be used also for later shipments.
  • Page 6: Standard Delivery

    3.3 Options ACC601 calibration and certification (incl. certificate) • Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages caused by usage of the ZSH 2090 in combination with non-original accessories, or accessories from 3 party suppliers. page 6...
  • Page 7: Preliminaries

    3.8 ZSH 2090 instruction manual Operate Preliminaries 4.1 Pencil preparation Remove the wood on a length of approximately 5-6 mm from the pencil, • make sure not to damage the lead. Rub the lead against the emery paper (No. 400) maintaining an exact •...
  • Page 8: Inserting The Pencils

    Operate ZSH 2090 Instruction manual version 3.8 4.2 Inserting the pencils Insert the pencils in the hardness tester as follows: • Place the instrument with the wheels upwards onto its front end. • Insert the pencil in this way, that the lead touches the surface.
  • Page 9: Handling

    Please note that the procedure might have to be carried out in the reverse order of succession! If necessary prepare the pencil ZSH 2090 as described in chapter 4.1 • “Pencil preparation” on page 7.
  • Page 10: Determining The Degree Of Hardness

    Operate ZSH 2090 Instruction manual version 3.8 Determining the degree of hardness Record each end point for gouge and scratch hardness. With some films, the two end points will be identical. gouge hardness: The degree of hardness of the hardest pencil that will leave the film uncut for a stroke length of at least 3 mm.
  • Page 11: Storage

    3.8 ZSH 2090 instruction manual Technical specification Storage Please store the ZSH 2090 and any accessories in its carrying case in order to avoid damages. Technical specification Material hardness tester: steel Material pencils: wood and graphite Dimensions (LxWxH): 110 mm x 80 mm x 58 mm (4.33“ x 3.15“ x 2.28“) Weight, net: approx.
  • Page 12: Glossary

    Glossary ZSH 2090 instruction manual version 3.8 Glossary Damages during carriage ....5 Options ..........6 Degree of hardness ......10 Delivery of device ......5 Description of device ......3 Determining the hardness degree .. 10 Pencil preparation ......7 Preliminaries ........

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