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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester Model 42145 www.simpsongroup.com...
- Page 2 Simpson Technologies Corporation or its subsidiaries which shall not be disclosed outside or duplicated, used or disclosed in whole or in part for any purpose other than to evaluate Simpson Technologies for a proposed transaction. Any use or disclosure in whole or in part of this information without the express written permission of Simpson Technologies Corporation is prohibited.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.2.4 Actual Date/Time Screen Description ........12 5.3 Setup Description................12 5.3.1 Editing User Name ..............13 5.3.2 Editing Mold Identification Name .......... 13 5.3.3 Calibration Points ..............14 5.3.4 Timer and Battery Status ............14 man-stc-42145-V17-22 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester... - Page 4 6.5 Warranty, Service and Support ........... 26 Parts List / Ordering Parts / Returns 7.1 Spare Parts List ................27 7.2 Ordering Replacement / Spare Parts .......... 27 7.3 Returned Goods Policy ..............27 Decommissioning Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22...
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Page 5: Introduction 1
This laboratory equipment is constructed of quality materials and is the result of unsurpassed craftsmanship. The Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester (Model 42145) should be operated only when it is in perfect condition, in accordance with its designed purpose and being aware of possible hazards. -
Page 6: Safety
This symbol indicates information containing important instructions concerning the use of the machine or directions for further procedures. Ignoring this information can lead to malfunction of the machine. Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22... - Page 7 Improperly using the battery can cause it to leak and damage nearby items and may cause the risk of fire or personal injury. We reserve the right to all modifications which do not affect the technical content of these Operating Instructions. man-stc-42145-V17-2 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester...
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Page 8: Short Description & Specifications
Description The scratch hardness of a mold or core is determined using the Simpson Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester (Model 42145). The instrument incorporates a four point cutter that penetrates a finished core or mold surface when rotated. The depth of penetration of the cutter into the specimen determines the hardness of the core or mold. - Page 9 Short Description & Specifications 3 Dimensions/Weights Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester (42145) Length 140 mm (5.5 in.) Width 64 mm (2.5 in.) Height 32 mm (1.25 in.) Weight Tester only - .25 kg (.55 lbs.) man-stc-42145-V17-2 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester...
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Page 10: Unpacking And Installation
» Infrared IR receiver unit, USB cable » AAA Battery (Ni-MH rechargeable is included) » Calibration assembly; including mounting fixture, micrometer and, aluminum foot (for use in manufacturer’s calibration; call Simpson for details) » USB thumb drive (including instructions and drivers to download data) »... -
Page 11: Preparation - Battery Status
Never expose battery to direct heat or dispose of it by incineration! Improperly using the battery can cause it to leak and damage nearby items and may cause the risk of fire or personal injury. Figure 2 man-stc-42145-V17-2 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester... -
Page 12: Installing Software And Connection To Pc
Installing Software and Connection to PC 1. Insert supplied USB thumb drive into your computer’s USB port and copy the file Simpson eLab x86 x64 r1 to a convenient location on your hard drive. If you wish, you can make a shortcut Icon on your desktop for quick access. -
Page 13: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions 5 Operating Instructions For more information on how to use and care for your Simpson Analytics equipment and accessories visit our Simpson Technologies channel on YouTube and search our library of videos. Subscribe to our channel to keep updated on new releases. - Page 14 5 Operating Instructions Figure 5 Item Description Battery Compartment Infrared Data Port Covered Spring Port (DO NOT REMOVE RUBBER COVER) Figure 6: Collar (1) Penetrator (2) and Body (3) Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22...
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Page 15: User Information Screens
Last Calibration Screen Description 5.2.3 Figure 9 This screen shows when the hardness displacement sensor was last calibrated (Figure 9). No other function is available on this screen. Pressing MENU will change to next screen. man-stc-42145-V17-2 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester... -
Page 16: Actual Date/Time Screen Description
2. Enter setup mode by returning the USER NAME screen (Figure 11). Hold the UP arrow for four seconds, then hold the RIGHT arrow for four seconds until the screen changes as below (Figure 12). Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22... -
Page 17: Editing User Name
There are 32 (00-31) mold numbers to choose from. 2. To increment the current mold number, simply press the UP arrow. 3. In the same way, to decrement the mold number, press the RIGHT arrow. Figure 15 man-stc-42145-V17-2 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester... -
Page 18: Calibration Points
Increase the value by pressing the UP button. Decrease the value by pressing the RIGHT button. There is one decimal point in the number, for example 0200 is 20.0. This is your minimum reading. Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22... -
Page 19: Viewing Memory Status - Setup Description
To exit the SETUP MODE, you must cycle through all of the setup screens. After you have reached the memory screen, pressing MENU once more will get the screen out of setup and to the User Name screen and the instrument will return to normal operation. man-stc-42145-V17-2 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester... -
Page 20: First Use
Wk, after five minutes of inactivity for conserving battery power. The charge can be monitored in the Setup mode, Timer and Battery Status. The tester will not turn itself off in the Timer and Battery Status mode. Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22... -
Page 21: Working Modes Screen Description
3. In the upper left corner of the display are the letters Md; this repre- sents 'mode'. The starting mode is Point. You may cycle through modes by pressing the UP arrow when the cursor is under the 'P' (Figure 21). There are three modes (POINT- LINK - READ). man-stc-42145-V17-2 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester... -
Page 22: Store Data Into Tester Memory
4. Press the RIGHT arrow to return back to the mode options. 5. Once the auto store function has been turned on, the instrument will continue to store data in working modes until the STO register is changed. Point Mode 5.5.2 → Figure 23 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22... - Page 23 This time may be changed in the Setup. 9. Press ENTER to exit from the Point mode. The Wk message in the corner of the LCD should return to Md. man-stc-42145-V17-2 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester...
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Page 24: Link Mode
Figure 25A 5. After the transfer is finished, you will be prompted to select YES or NO to CLEAR MEMORY (Figure 26). If you select YES, you will be prompted to confirm the operation. Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22... -
Page 25: Input Data To Excel Spreadsheet
To input data from the instrument to the program perform the following: 1. Open the Excel Workbook (Simpson eLab x86 x64 r1.xls) that has been save in your PC on your convenient location. 2. A Macros window will appear. Click on Enable Macros. (If no Macros window appears, ensure Macros are enabled.) Another... - Page 26 9. For spreadsheet information (Figure 27). This is the data spreadsheet showing one line of typical test data. 10. If you have trouble installing the software and/or with data transfer, see the back cover for contacting us. Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22...
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Page 27: Calibration, Maintenance And Warranty
Simpson Technologies channel on YouTube and search our library of videos. Subscribe to our channel to keep updated on new releases. Despite its robust construction, the Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester (Model 42145), is a precise mechanical/electronic measurement device and needs appropriate care. Daily Maintenance •... -
Page 28: Setting Calibration Points
The process requires that you set seven points. Figure 29a 4. After you have installed the hardness tester into the calibration device and have the calibration screen on, you are ready to set the first point. Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22... - Page 29 0.5mm. Figure 31 9. Press MENU to store the second point. 10. Repeat this process, turning the micrometer 0.5 mm (one whole turn), for each point, until you have reached 3.0 mm total. man-stc-42145-V17-2 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester...
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Page 30: Care For Your Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester
Technologies reserves the right to decide the conditions under which this warranty is void. 2. Visit our website at www.simpsongroup.com 3. If there are problems or if you have questions, call Simpson Technologies Corporation. See back cover for contact information. Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22... -
Page 31: Parts List / Ordering Parts / Returns
Parts List / Ordering Parts / Returns 7 Parts List / Ordering Parts / Returns Spare Parts List Simpson maintains a large inventory of common spare parts for all current Simpson Analytics products. Contact Simpson Technologies with the part number and description when ordering. - Page 32 The material being returned must be identified and the reason for its return clearly specified. Once approved for return, Simpson Technologies will issue the customer an RMA form to be included with the shipment and with instructions on where and how to ship the goods.
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Page 34: Decommissioning
Hardness Tester Model. The instrument consists of: • Steel • Aluminum • Copper • Plastic • Electronic Components and circuit boards • AAA Battery (Ni-MH Rechargeable) Dispose of the parts in accordance with the applicable regulations. Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester man-stc-42145-V17-22... - Page 35 Decommissioning 8 This Page Is Intentionally Blank. man-stc-42145-V17-2 Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester...
- Page 36 Simpson Technologies Corporation. For illustrative purposes the Simpson equipment may be shown without any warning labels and with some of the protective devices removed. The warning labels and guards must always be in place when the equipment is in use. The technical data described herein is not binding.
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