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- Page 1 Manual No.: 16657025-01 Revision A Date of Release 2023.09.15 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Table of Contents Page Intended use ............. 4 Safety Precaution Sheet..........5 Icons and typography ..........7 User´s Guide ............. 9 Contents of the Declaration of Conformity ....69... -
Page 4: Intended Use
For load ranges 10 gf - 2 kgf or 1 kgf - 62.5 kgf The hardness tester meets the applicable DIN, ISO-EN, ASTM and JIS standards. Models: Duramin-4 M1 Duramin-4 M2 The machine is for use in a professional working environment (e.g. a materialography laboratory). -
Page 5: Safety Precaution Sheet
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Duramin-4 Safety Precaution Sheet To be read carefully before use The machine must be installed in compliance with local saf ety regulations. The operator(s) must read the Safety and User’s Guide sections of this manual and the relevant sections of the manuals f or any connected equipment and accessories. - Page 6 The equipment should only be used for its intended use and as detailed in the Instruction Manual. The equipment is designed for use with accessories supplied by Struers. If subjected to misuse, improper installation, alteration, neglect, accident or improper repair, Struers will accept no responsibility for damage(s) to the user or the equipment.
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Page 7: Icons And Typography
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Icons and typography The following icons and typographic conventions are used in this instruction manual: Icons and Safety Messages ELECTRICAL HAZARD indicates an electrical hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will re- sult in death or serious injury. - Page 8 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual The 'colour inside' logo on the cover page of this Instruction Manual Colour Inside Logo indicates that it contains colours which are considered to be useful for the correct understanding of its contents. Users should therefore print this document using a colour printer.
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Page 9: User´s Guide
Lifting Duramin-4 ................13 Placing Duramin-4 ................ 14 Levelling ................14 Removing the Lifting Bar ............14 Checking the Contents ..............15 Getting Acquainted with Duramin-4 ..........16 USB Drive ................18 Rear plate ................18 Noise Level................... 18 Power Supply ................19 Connecting the Tester ............ - Page 10 Weekly Maintenance..............60 Cleaning Surfaces ..............60 Weekly Inspection ..............60 Yearly Maintenance ..............61 Testing Safety Devices............61 Service ..................61 Replacing the Fuse ............... 62 Calibration ..................62 6. Struers Knowledge ....... 63 7. Transport..........64 8. Technical Data........65...
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Page 11: Getting Started
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual 1. Getting Started Unpacking Duramin-4 Important Ref er to the HOW TO UNPACK instructions delivered with Duramin. Take care whilst handling Duramin. Do not expose to external impact. Do not tilt over 30 degrees. Do not touch the turret. -
Page 12: Location
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Location • Duramin must be placed close to the power supply. • Duramin is designed to be placed on a rigid, stable workbench with a horizontal surface. The workbench must be able to carry at least 130 Kg / 280 lbs. -
Page 13: Lifting Duramin-4
Carefully lift Duramin out of the packing crate. Check whether the 4 adjustable vibration dampers are installed. If not: Mount the dampers and adjust the height of the dampers so that they are of equal height. Place Duramin-4 into its final location... -
Page 14: Placing Duramin-4
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Placing Duramin-4 To eliminate possible wear and tear or the testers mechanical Levelling structure, the tester should be levelled once it is in its final location. Check that the anvil / XY-stage is level. XY-stage If not: ... -
Page 15: Checking The Contents
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Checking the Contents In the packing crate you should find the following parts: Duramin-4 (Hardness Tester) Accessories Case Touchscreen Accessories Case Standard Accessories Indenter(s) and eyepiece Anvil Manual XY-Stage Power cables Spare fuse Certificate of calibration on USB... -
Page 16: Getting Acquainted With Duramin-4
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Getting Acquainted Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the location and names of with Duramin-4 the Duramin-4 components. Tester Touchscreen... - Page 17 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Hardness Tester Body USB port 6 position turret XY-stage Spindle cover Z-axis hand wheel Eyepiece Emergency stop Power Connections Main power switch ...
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Page 18: Usb Drive
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual The USB drive contains direct and indirect USB Drive calibration documents. Information on the model number, serial number, weight, date of Rear plate manufacture, and power requirements can be found on the type plate on the back of the machine. -
Page 19: Power Supply
Incorrect voltage may result in damage to the electrical circuit. Connecting the Tester Duramin-4 is shipped with 2 types of Mains cables: The 2-pin (European Schuko) plug is for use on single-phase connections. -
Page 20: Installing An Xy-Stage
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Installing an XY-Stage Information The XY-stage is usually delivered already mounted on the machine. To install a different XY-stage: Move the spindle to its top position. Switch the machine OFF (to prevent short circuiting the electronics). -
Page 21: Connecting The Touchscreen
Tighten the fixation screw to secure the stage in place. Re-attach the bellow. Perform a few hardness tests on a test block to securely seat the stage. Connecting the Touchscreen Connect the communication cable from the touchscreen to the rear of Duramin-4. -
Page 22: Installing The Eyepiece
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Installing the Eyepiece Important The eyepiece is a delicate precision instrument. Handle with care. Remove the protection cover of the lens tube. Gently insert the eyepiece optical tube into the lens tube. Carefully rotate the eyepiece around its axis whilst sliding into the lens tube. -
Page 23: Basic Operations
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual 2. Basic Operations Front Panel Controls Eyepiece Automatic turret Manual XY-Stage Hand wheel f or Z-axis Emergency Stop Touchscreen MAIN SWITCH The main switch is located on the rear of the machine. The main switch will be illuminated when the power is turned on. -
Page 24: Software
The splash screen will be visible for about 5 seconds. Make sure that the emergency stop is not activated during start-up. If the emergency stop is activated during start-up: Release the emergency stop. If Duramin-4 does not start, switch the machine on again using the main switch. - Page 25 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual A warning will then appear Turret will rotate. Check that the indenter and objectives will not touch the workpiece when the turret is rotated. Press OK to continue. The load motor will retract and the turret will rotate to the start position.
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Page 26: Zeroing The Eyepiece
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual The Zero eyepiece pop-up will then appear: Press Cancel to skip this step. e.g. if adjustment of the light intensity is required to see the specimen surface clearly. Information The eyepiece can be zeroed later by pressing the eyepiece button for more than 2 seconds. -
Page 27: Main Screen
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Main Screen The main screen will then appear. Functions Results Diameter and Limit settings Test result Conversions Settings Status bar Turret Dwell time and Start/ Stop conf iguration Shape Correction Information The actual screens may appear diff erent f rom the screens in this manual. - Page 28 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual There are a number of software screens for configuring Duramin-4. In general, When changes to the configuration are made, pressing the OK button will activate the changes. This configuration will be recalled when the tester is switched on again.
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Page 29: Diameter Entry And Eyepiece Setup
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Diameter Entry and Eyepiece Depending on the hardness scale selected (used), one or two Setup diameters must be entered: Hardness scale Vickers Two diameters (D1 and D2) are required Knoop One diameter (D1) is required Brinell Two diameters (D1 and D2) are required... -
Page 30: Setting Limits
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Setting Limits When a hardness value has been calculated or a measurement is selected in the measurement list, the background of the measurement data and statistics field colours either black, green or red. The colour depends on whether the hardness value is within the upper and lower limit and whether one or both limits are set to active. - Page 31 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual The Limit entry fields must be active before a limit value can be set. Press one of the Limit entry fields for more than 2 seconds. The Upper limit setup screen will appear: Set the selected limit to active or inactive.
- Page 32 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Example 1: Both limits inactive. Example 2: Only the upper limit All hardness values below the upper limit are marked green. All is active. hardness values above the upper limit are marked red.
- Page 33 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Example 3: Only the lower limit All values above the lower limit are marked green. All values below is active. the lower limit are marked red. Example 4: Both limits are All values that are within the limits are marked green. All values that active.
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Page 34: Measurement List
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Measurement list The measurement list contains all saved measurements. The tester remembers all saved measurements, even after power off. Information Up to a maximum of 50 measurements can be saved. The measurement list can be browsed by touching the up or down arrows. -
Page 35: Load Program
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Load program The software enables the user to store settings in custom programs for frequently used testing tasks/objects. This will reduce the setup time of the tester. The load program button is used to recall a stored program. The “---“... - Page 36 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Deleting all programs Select the list item and press Delete for more than 2 seconds. A pop-up will appear to confirm the delete action: Loading a program To load one of the saved programs: Select the program and touch the Load program button.
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Page 37: Exporting Measurements To Usb
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Press OK to save the changed name. Press OK again to save the program, the current settings are saved using the entered name. The Save program icon will change to show the number of saved programs. - Page 38 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual...
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Page 39: Measurement Data/Statistics, Hardness Scale And Load Selection
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Measurement Data/Statistics, The measurement and statistics field shows either the calculated Hardness Scale and Load hardness value after entering the diameters or the hardness value of Selection a saved measurement when it is selected in the measurement list. - Page 40 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Touch the Measurement and statistics field to open the Select hardness scale and force screen. Information Some hardness scales and f orces are disabled depending on the tester type. Select the desired hardness scale in the left column.
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Page 41: Saving A Measurement
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual To save a measurement, there are 2 possible modes: Automatic or Saving a Measurement manual. To set the desired save mode. Press Settings. The General setup screen will appear: Check the Automatic save measurement box to enable or disable au- tomatic save mode. -
Page 42: Conversions
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Conversions The tester can store and show 3 user-selectable conversions of the current hardness value into 3 other hardness scales. The current conversions are shown in the Conversions field: To change one of the 3 conversions, press the corresponding area in the Conversions field. -
Page 43: Time/Date And Time/Date Setup
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Time/date and time/date setup The time/date button shows the current time of day and date. Press the Time/date button briefly. Setting theDate/Time Format The Date/Time adjust screen will appear: Select the fields to set the values. -
Page 44: To Delete 1 Or All Saved Measurements
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual To Delete 1 or ALL Saved The Delete button is used to delete a saved measurement or all Measurements saved measurements at once from the measurement list: To delete 1 selected measurement: Press the measurement or use the up/down arrows of the measurement list to select a measurement. -
Page 45: Settings
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Settings The Settings icon is used to change general settings of the tester, upgrade firmware or for calibration purposes. The current login level is shown in the settings button. The standard login level at start up is “Operator”. -
Page 46: Operating Mode
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Operating mode Press Operating mode to change the current operator level. The Operating mode pop-up wil appear- Press Change to change to a different user level. Each operating mode is protected by a password. Enter the correct password in the field then confirm the change by pressing OK. - Page 47 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Touch the circle at the bottom right corner of the screen. The following screen will appear: To accept and store the new calibration data: Press Accept calibration… in the middle of the screen within 10 seconds.
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Page 48: Language
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Language To change the language: Press the Language field on the settings screen briefly, until the language of your choice appears. When the indenter has been replaced or another type of indenter has Calibrating the Indenter been installed, the indenter length has to be calibrated again, so the tester knows the exact length of the indenter. - Page 49 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Check that the objective will not collide with the specimen, then press OK to continue. The turret rotates and selects the objective with the highest magnification. Look through the eyepiece and adjust the height of the specimen until the specimen surface is in focus.
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Page 50: Turret Position Selection & Turret Setup
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Turret position selection & The turret with all the turret positions is displayed on the overview turret setup screen. The screen shows the turret positions seen from the top, the order of the positions is identical with the order in the physical turret. -
Page 51: Status Bar
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual To change the objective or indenter type of one of the turret positions, press this position repeatedly, until the desired type is shown. With each touch, the type will change. The type “---“ is used to indicate that the corresponding turret position is not used and thus empty. - Page 52 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual To set the dwell time: Press the Dwell time field. The Adjust dwell time screen will appear: To adjust the Dwell time: Press and drag the arrow on the slider. To adjust the light intensity by 1 second: ...
- Page 53 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual To set the Shape correction: Press the Dwell time field for more than 2 seconds. The Shape correction screen will appear: Information The shape correction can only be set when a hardness scale is selected f or which the shape correction is relevant.
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Page 54: Performing A Measurement
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual 3. Performing a Measurement Check that the turret is Check that the objective and indenter types on the screen match correctly setup with the objectives and indenter that are actually installed in the turret. Select the hardness scale and ... -
Page 55: Performing An Indentation
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Performing an Indentation Important To prevent collison between the specimen and the objective or the indenter, make sure that the specimen is positioned properly and is in f ocus bef ore pressing Start. CRUSHING HAZARD Risk of crushing hands and fingers. -
Page 56: Measuring The Diameters
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Measuring the diameters The following section describes how to enter diameters to calculate Vickers, Knoop or Brinelle hardness. For Vickers, two diameters are measured and entered to calculate the hardness value. For Knoop, only one diameter is measured and entered to calculate the hardness value. - Page 57 Duramin-4 Instruction Manual Automatic save measurement – To store the hardness value in the measurement list: Press the Measurement and Statistics field for more than 2 seconds. Automatic save measurement – The hardness value will automatically be added at the end of the measurement list.
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Page 58: Trouble Shooting
Contact Struers Service. - Restart the tester. The power has been switched OFF If the error remains, contact Struers then ON too quickly. Service. Start-up f ailure The power cable is not inserted or Check that the power cable is not properly inserted. - Page 59 USB stick is removed. Af ter entering the diameters, the When using a digital eyepiece and Contact Struers Service to check hardness value is “---“, thus invalid. the calibration f actor f or the used the calibration values of the objective is not correct, the objectives.
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Page 60: Maintenance
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual 5. Maintenance General Cleaning Keep Duramin-4 as clean as possible. To ensure a longer lifetime for your equipment Struers strongly recommends regular cleaning. Daily Maintenance Machine Clean all accessible surfaces with a soft, damp cloth. -
Page 61: Yearly Maintenance
Do NOT use the machine with def ective Saf ety Devices. Contact Struers Service. Service Struers recommends that a regular service check be carried out yearly or after every 1500 hours of use. Struers offers a range of comprehensive maintenance plans to suit the requirements of our customers. -
Page 62: Replacing The Fuse
Re-install the fuse holder. Re-connect the electric power cable. Remember to order a new reserve. Calibration Duramin-4’s highly sensitive and accurate load cell and eyepiece are calibrated prior to shipping. Please contact Struers Service should the load cell or eyepiece require recalibration. -
Page 63: Struers Knowledge
Information Visit the Struers Hardness testing website for a comprehensive introduction to the principles of hardness testing, usef ul troubleshooting tips and the latest application knowledge in the f ield. -
Page 64: Transport
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual 7. Transport The hardness testing machine must always be transported standing upright! DO NOT ship or transport the tester without the correct packing materials. Store the packing crate, foam packaging and fittings for use whenever Duramin is transported/re-located. -
Page 65: Technical Data
Duramin-4 Instruction Manual 8. Technical Data Please refer to the for further details. Duramin 4 Technical Sheet... - Page 66 TECHNICAL DATA Duramin-4 Duramin-4 Hardness methods Vickers ISO 6507 Duramin-4 M1 ASTM E384, E92 JIS B 7725 Knopp ISO 4545 ASTM E92 JIS Z 2251 Hardness methods Vickers ISO 6507 Duramin-4 M2 ASTM E384, E92 JIS B 7725 Knopp ISO 4545...
- Page 67 Duramin-4 M1: Manual Stage (Manual or Digital Stage Micrometers) Duramin-4 M2: Anvil Stage Size Duramin-4 M1: Manual stage: 100 x 100 mm (3.9 x 3.9") Duramin-4 M2: Anvil: 60 mm (2.4") Stage Stroke (travel range) 25 x 25 mm (0,98 x 0,98")
- Page 68 Throat depth 170 mm (6.7") (from Center of indenter to back) Safety standards CE labelled according to EU directives REACH For information about REACH. contact your local Struers office Operating environment Surrounding temperature 10 - 35 °C (50 - 95 °F)
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Page 69: Contents Of The Declaration Of Conformity
Doc. no.: 16657901 E_en-us Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Struers ApS • Pederstrupvej 84 • DK-2750 Ballerup • Denmark Name Duramin-4 Model M1 or M2 Function Hardness tester Type Cat. no. 06656101, 06656102 Serial no. Module H, according to global approach... - Page 70 Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark...
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