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- Page 1 ® USB Lab B.O.S.S. OS-400WX and OS-400WX-LS Brinell Optical Scanning System Operation Manual...
- Page 2 USA, accordance with the following Directive(s): 2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Hereby declare that: The following Newage Brinell Optical Scanning System (Newage brand name owned by Ametek, Inc) Machine Part B.O.S.S. OS-300\VE-7 & OS-300\VE-LS7 Serial Number: 1000 in conformity with...
- Page 4 This declaration of conformity is the result testing and evaluation performed by PSE, Product Safety Engineering approved testing laboratories and by Ametek, Inc. Newage is a brand name owned by Ametek, Inc. Douglas Tilghman Division Vice President, Engineering Ametek, Inc. 8600 Somerset Drive,...
- Page 5 Tel: 215-355-6900; Fax: 215-354- 1803 newage.info@ametek.com www.hardnesstesters.com Newage Testing Instruments, Inc. is owned by AMETEK, a publicly traded corporation. Neither the corporation nor AMETEK are affiliated, in any way, with any other group or entity representing themselves or being referred to by the philosophical term “New-Age.”...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
SETUP AND BASIC OPERATION Introduction What’s Included System Requirements Principles of Operation Lab B.O.S.S. Installation, Software, if required Initial Software Startup Procedures for a Test Measurement FILE FUNCTIONS Create a New Test File ADDITIONAL SCREEN OPERATIONS APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIRS REPAIRS AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS APPENDIX C: B.O.S.S. -
Page 7: Setup And Basic Operation
1 SETUP AND BASIC OPERATION 1.1 Introduction Welcome to the Newage® Instruments Computer-Assisted Measurement System Program, a Windows™-based image ® acquisition and measurement software for B.O.S.S. (Brinell Optical scanning System). This software was developed to enhance the capabilities of your hardness testers by allowing you to automate the measurement of test impressions, reduce operator influence on test results, and transfer test results directly to a PC for real time, on-screen data management. - Page 8 specimen. Too rough a surface will cause the tester to report the reading is not good due to the surface condition. B.O.S.S. Operation Instructions...
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Page 9: Lab B.o.s.s. Installation, Software, If Required
1.5 Lab B.O.S.S. Installation, Software, if required Instructions for software installation are on the USB drive provided with system. Newage Testing Instruments, Inc. -
Page 10: Initial Software Startup
1.6 Initial Software Startup Setup automatically sets magnification to be Lab BOSS 1) Double click the icon to start the program. 2) The program will open up to the last file that was in use. If no data files have been created, the operator can create a new file. -
Page 11: Procedures For A Test Measurement
1.7 Procedures for a Test Measurement 1.7.1 For Automatic Measurement (Operator should also refer to following sections for setting up new files) Use your Brinell tester to perform a test and create a test impression. When you move the BOSS head into position over the sample, the image of the impression should appear on the monitor. - Page 12 1.7.2 Manual Measurement To take a manual measurement of the impression. Place the Scan Head over the impression and center it on the screen. Use the mouse and left click near the edge of the impression. You will place measurement lines at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions on the impressions.
- Page 13 Measurement Text Box Once a new set of measurements started a measurement” text box will appear on the measurement screen. This will show the readings taken with the last measurement shown on top. This Box can be dragged to any location on the screen and sized to fit your needs. You can also set the readings shown by clicking in the “Show Last”...
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Page 14: File Functions
2 FILE FUNCTIONS The Menu Bar on the right side of the screen contains 4 selections: New Test File, Parameters, Export, and Preferences. used to create files and change on screen functions. They can be accessed with the mouse by clicking on the selection. - Page 15 Part File Information. This information can be used to keep track of Part Number, Description, Order Number, Comments, etc., related to this file. These headings will appear on printouts. The software will default to PART#, you can add additional lines, up to ten, by clicking on the + icon. Type in the Name, Value can be added later. High light the line and click on the “Waste-Can”...
- Page 16 6) The next dialog box requires you to Select the Scale to measure. Choose one of the Primary Scales listed on the left by highlighting it with the mouse. If you would like the test result automatically converted to another scale, Click on the “Calculate Converted Scale”.
- Page 17 To advance, click NEXT to “Measurement” tab. The operator may select to record averages of multiple tests rather than the individual tests. Enter a value into the Group Size. The buttons on the remaining selections are enabled. The selections are as follows: Keep All The default setting.
- Page 18 and for HI, LO, and OK indications for individual test results. the X-Bar/R Chart uses these settings to plot the “high” and “low” test results as red points on the graph; “acceptable” test results are plotted as green points. You may also set a low warning and high warning number - those test results are indicated by a gray color on the statistics output.
- Page 19 2.1.1 Create a New File - Pin Brinell Testing (Optional feature) If the BOSS is to be used for measuring impressions from the Pin Brinell, the PIN scale should be selected, The Test Load menu will now include all the variations of PIN designations and indenter combinations, for example F-STD-IM-STl, for “F”...
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Page 20: Additional Screen Operations
3 ADDITIONAL SCREEN OPERATIONS Parameter – These are the same functions for setting measuring conditions that are found under “New Test File”. Some functions such as Tolerance can be changed after measurements are made. Others such as Scale, Average, etc. will be grayed out once a file has measured data in it. Export –... - Page 21 Colors, Sets colors for all header boxes in settings section. Users Allows administrator access to create user names and passwords to secure areas of the BOSS software such as Calibrations. Measurement Functions Calibrate This function allows calibration of the BOSS system. To create security for this function go to Preferences and create a user with name and password.
- Page 22 Known Size Impression Stage Micrometer Delete Reading This function allows the deletion of the Measurement shown on the screen. It can also be used to remove the last reading saved to the Data File. This is useful if a measurement that is not correct has been inadvertently saved to the Data File.
- Page 23 Readings View This section includes the sequential number of each reading, The Date/ Time of each reading, The Diameter of the impressions measured, HBW readings, Status – Pass / Fail, and notes and Part Data information section. Readings will be shown in Green, Red or Yellow depending on their tolerance status.
- Page 24 Histogram This view displays a chart of all the readings in a Histogram format. Control Limits are calculated by the BOSS software, not user selected. All the windows on the Statistics screen can be resized and moved as in standard windows functions At any time, clicking on the Red Button on the BOSS Scan Head the software will return to the Measurement Screen...
- Page 25 Standard When testing in Brinell scales with USB "Lab Boss" style the regular BOSS unit you must use the “Lab Boss” setting for the ‑ objective. With the small nose BOSS you must use the "Lab Small”. These settings are marked on the display. "Lab Small"...
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Page 26: Appendix A: Troubleshooting, Repairs
3.1 APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIRS FOR MANY VARIOUS FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS - Make certain that the screen saver is turned off. Turn off screen saver and reboot system to correct problems. (Depending on the exact nature of screen saver, a wide variety of specific problems can results) NO PICTURE OR POOR CLARITY (B.O.S.S. -
Page 27: Repairs And Shipping Instructions
Before sending tester to Newage, please complete the Return Rep[air Form at the site below. https://www.hardnesstesters.com/service-and-support/repairreturnform When sending any repairs to Newage please send to address below; Newage Testing Instruments Inc – An AMETEK Co Att: Service Department 8600 Somerset Drive Largo, FL 33773 Newage Testing Instruments, Inc. -
Page 28: Appendix C: B.o.s.s. Tether Option
3.3 APPENDIX C: B.O.S.S. TETHER OPTION Read the tether manufacturer directions to set up the tether. To install the BOSS scan head on the tether, unscrew the nut holding the cable to the scan head. Attach the clip from the cable over the cord between the scan head and the nut (See photo #1 below). -
Page 29: Appendix W: Limited Warranty
3.4 APPENDIX W: LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Should Newage Testing Instruments, Inc. equipment require service, we will repair or replace, at our option, any part or product which upon examination by a NewAge Industries service technician, shows to be defective in material or workmanship. - Page 30 Pub code: OM-USB Lab BOSS & BOSS HD Issue: July 2014 Newage Testing Instruments Inc – An AMETEK 8600 Somerset Drive Largo, FL 33773, USA Tel: 727 538 6127 • Fax: 215-354-1803 www.hardnesstesters.com...