Summary of Contents for Hanatek FT3
- Page 1 PRECISION THICKNESS GAUGE MODEL FT3 OPERATING MANUAL Rhopoint Instruments Bexhill on Sea TN39 3LG Tel. No. +44 (0)1424 739623 Fax No. +44 (0)1424 730600 www.hanatekinstruments.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Storage and Handling ......................3 About the Hanatek FT3 ......................4 Packing List ........................... 5 Assembly ..........................6 Set Time/Date & Adjust Touch Screen Calibration .............. 8 Operation ..........................9 Setting Test Options ......................10 Test Types .......................... 11 Further Options ........................ -
Page 3: Storage And Handling
Storage and Handling WARNING – THE HANATEK FT3 HAS MOVING PARTS WHICH MAY CONSTITUTE A PINCHING RISK FOR FINGERS. REASONABLE CARE MUST BE TAKEN AT ALL TIMES – DO NOT TOUCH THE MOVING PARTS DURING OPERATION AND ENSURE HAIR AND CLOTHING IS KEPT CLEAR. -
Page 4: About The Hanatek Ft3
About the Hanatek FT3 The Hanatek FT3 Precision Thickness Gauge is specifically designed to quickly and accurately measure the thickness of a variety of substrates including film, paper, board, foil, tissue and textiles. Operated via an intuitive touch screen interface the instrument will allow the user to define batch size, dwell time &... -
Page 5: Packing List
Packing List FT3 Thickness Gauge 2000µm Check Gauge 500 µm Check Gauge Bulls Eye Spirit Level Foot adjustment spanner Calibration Certificate OPTIONAL EXTRAS Hanatek Results Printer Additional Downforce weights (FT3-V) Footswitch... -
Page 6: Assembly
Plug the instrument into a suitable mains supply and switch on using the main power switch. The instrument will display the Hanatek Logo. click anywhere on the touch screen to continue. The instrument will then display the temperature stabilisation screen. - Page 7 The instrument automatically switches into measurement mode when stability is reached (usually <2 mins).
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Page 8: Set Time/Date & Adjust Touch Screen Calibration
This will be followed by the option to adjust time and date settings. Instrument Calibration Contact an authorised Hanatek Instruments Agent for more information about instrument calibration. WARNING- CALIBRATION SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY AUTHORISED CALIBRATION PERSONNEL USING AUTHORISED CALIBRATION EQUIPMENT. -
Page 9: Operation
Operation The instrument has a touch sensitive screen, alternatively there are three buttons on the front of the instrument which correspond to the three colour coded buttons displayed on the screen. Many of the operations on the instrument can be performed using the touch screen or physical buttons. Cleaning the Measurement Head Dust and debris can significantly alter results (a speck of dust may measure 10 microns or more). -
Page 10: Setting Test Options
Decimal Places The resolution of the instrument can be adjusted using the +/- buttons. The maximum resolution of the Standard FT3 is 0.1 micron/ 0.01 Thou. Measurement tip- If an increased accuracy is required, the Ultra Precision Thickness Gauge has an available resolution of 0.01 Micron/0.001 Thou and has a granite measurement bed for increased... -
Page 11: Test Types
Unit of Measurement The measurement units can be switched between: Microns, Centimetres, Thou, Inches Print All Samples This option allows all measured values in a test to be output to the Hanatek printer/ RS232 port. -
Page 12: Further Options
Further Options Press the “Options” button to access the second options menu. Samples This option selects the number of samples to be used in an automated test. When this number is reached the instrument will stop the test and display the statistics for these results. -
Page 13: Taking A Single Reading
Taking a Single Reading Push the “Down” button so the foot is in the DOWN position. Press the “Tare” button to tare the instrument. Use the “Up” button to raise the measurement foot. Place the sample under the measurement head. Press the down button to lower the measurement foot. -
Page 14: Multiple Measurements And Statistics
Multiple Measurements and Statistics Standard Mode Set up the test parameters in the options menus, select “standard” test method. Place the sample under the measurement foot. Press the “Start Button” to begin the test. - Page 15 Once the instrument has completed measuring the required values the statistics will be displayed. Press the print button to produce a results label, Hanatek results printer is required. Measurement tip- Results Labels are securely time and date stamped. Sticking labels on to job sheet or retained samples proves the conformity of material throughout the batch run.
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Page 16: Comparison Mode
Comparison Mode Comparison test allows the average difference to be measured between two different samples or 2 areas on the same sample. Set up the test parameters in the options menus, select comparison test method. Place the sample for under the measurement foot. Press the “Start Button”... - Page 17 Place the next sample under the measurement foot and press “Next” to continue. Next At the end of the test the Stats screen will be shown. Press the print button to produce a results label, Hanatek results printer is required.
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Page 18: Pass Fail
Pass Fail This option allows the user to set a percentage tolerance for the samples under test. A target thickness or measured reference is entered into the test set-up screen before the test commences and readings are taken. PASS or FAIL is displayed at the end of the test to clearly indicate if the samples are within specification along with the statistics for the completed test. - Page 19 At this point the auto print label will be printed if this option has been selected. Pressing print will send the test data to the Hanatek label printer producing a time and date stamped test result label.
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Page 20: Sheet Count (Option)
Sheet Count (option) This test mode will count sheets or layers of sample as well as showing the total thickness of a stack of samples. A master count of user selectable size is measured as a reference. This value is stored and subsequent measurements will be compared to this master reading Set up the test parameters in the options menus, select Sheet Count Method and then press TEST. - Page 21 At this point the auto print label will be printed if this option has been selected. Pressing print will send the test data to the Hanatek label printer producing a time and date stamped test result label.
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Page 22: Using The Footswitch (Option)
Using the Footswitch (option) In the second options menu set the up time and the down time to 0. Pressing the foot switch down will lower the measuring head. Releasing the foot switch will return the measuring head to the up position. -
Page 23: Service
SERVICE Recommended Service / Calibration interval is yearly Contact- HANATEK Instruments: Telephone No: +44 (0)1424 739623 E-mail: sales@hanatekinstruments.com Web Site: www.hanatekinstruments.com... -
Page 24: Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Weee (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) And Rohs (Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Hazardous Substances)
EU Directive 2002/96/EC on WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) and RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances). The European Union's Directive on Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (ROHS) defines each of 10 categories of electrical and electronic equipment in Annex I .