Table of Contents 1 About this manual 1.1 Accessories and consumables 2 Safety 2.1 Intended use 2.2 DuraVista-40 safety precautions 2.2.1 Read carefully before use 2.3 Safety messages 2.4 Safety messages in this manual 2.5 Fixed guards 3 Get started 3.1 Device description 3.2 Overview...
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7.5.1 Spare parts 7.5.2 Replace the fuse 7.6 Disposal 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Troubleshooting 8.2 Messages and errors 9 Technical data 9.1 Technical data 9.2 Safety Related Parts of the Control System (SRP/CS) 9.3 Diagrams - DuraVista-40 10 Manufacturer Declaration of Conformity DuraVista-40...
The Struers Website (http://www.struers.com) Consumables The machine is designed to be used only with Struers consumables specifically designed for this purpose and this type of machine. Other products may contain aggressive solvents, which dissolve e.g. rubber seals. The warranty may not cover damaged machine parts (e.g. seals and tubes), where the damage can be directly related to the use of consumables not supplied by Struers.
Ignoring this information and mishandling of the equipment can lead to severe bodily injuries and material damage. Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the Instruction Manual supplied with the equipment. The machine must be installed in compliance with local safety regulations. All functions on the machine and any connected equipment must be in working order.
14. All safety and hazard warnings on the machine must always be kept in a legible condition. 15. If the equipment is subjected to misuse, incorrect installation, alteration, neglect, accident or incorrect repair, Struers will accept no responsibility for damage to the user or the equipment.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD Avoid contact of electric live parts with liquids as this can cause short circuits. WARNING Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the Instruction Manual supplied with the equipment. WARNING Do not use the machine with defective safety devices.
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Prolonged exposure to loud noises may cause permanent damage to a person’s hearing. Use hearing protection if the exposure to noise exceeds the levels set by local regulations. CAUTION Before you release the emergency stop, investigate the reason for activating the emergency stop and take any necessary corrective action. DuraVista-40...
When the test is started, the indenter moves down and applies the selected force to the specimen. Following the indentation, the built-in camera performs an optical measurement of the indent. The results can then be stored or exported in various formats. DuraVista-40...
3 Get started Overview Front view A Turret E Emergency stop B XY-stage F USB port C Spindle cover G Scroll wheel for fine focus D Z-axis control buttons H Vibration damper DuraVista-40...
• Package the unit securely before transportation. Insufficient packaging could cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty. Contact Struers Service. • We recommend that you use the original packaging and fittings.
Mount the sides of the crate. 10. Place the accessories box, and other loose items in the crate. 11. To keep the machine dry, place a desiccant (silica gel) in the crate. 12. Mount the lid of the crate. DuraVista-40...
At the new location, make sure that the facilities required are in place. See Location ►16. Installation Installation requirements • Crane and lifting strap • Hexagonal wrench, size 13 • Allen key: 3 mm and 5 mm • Workbench Required accessories and consumables (ordered separately) • Test blocks • Indenters DuraVista-40...
5 Installation Dimensions Front view Side view Unpack the machine Refer to the DuraVista-40: How To Unpack instructions delivered with the machine. Note Take care while unpacking and handling the machine. • Do not expose to external impact. • Do not tilt over 30 degrees.
Optional accessories may be included in the packing box. The packing box contains the following items: Pcs. Description DuraVista-40 Accessory case 27" monitor (2 x 24" monitors optional) Keyboard (optional) Mouse (optional)
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Make sure that there is enough room at the rear for service access. Space at the sides of the machine • Make sure that there is enough room for the monitor (2 monitors if you have chosen this option) and the keyboard: 40 cm (16”). DuraVista-40...
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10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F) Operating environment Humidity 10% - 90% RH non-condensing Drilling guide Note If you want to use the maximum spindle capacity, you must drill a hole in the table top to accommodate the full stroke of the spindle. DuraVista-40...
The lifting straps must be approved to lift at least twice the weight of the machine. Note Make sure that the crane has a free pathway from the lifting point to the workbench. To lift the machine from the packing box, use the following lifting tools: • A crane • Lifting straps DuraVista-40...
Remove the screws from the bottom of the machine. Mount the four adjustable feet. Make sure that the adjustable feet are of equal height. Lift the machine onto the table. Place the machine 5.7.1 Level the machine Make sure that the 4 adjustable feet are mounted. DuraVista-40...
Remove the transport safety plate CAUTION If the machine is equipped with a motorized XY-stage, remove the transport safety plate before you switch on the machine. If the transport safety plate is not removed, the XY-stage will be damaged. DuraVista-40...
Install the monitor Note You can only connect monitors supplied by Struers to the machine. Failure to adhere to this can result in material damage. Plug the USB cable into the USB port, the HDMI cable to the HDMI port, and the power cable adapter to the power port on the rear of the machine.
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Earth (ground) Brown Line (live) Blue Neutral 3-pin plug The 3-pin plug (North American NEMA) is for use on single- phase electrical power connections. The leads must be connected as follows: Green Earth (ground) Black Line (live) White Line (live) DuraVista-40...
Make sure that the indenter is intact before you mount it on the machine. A damaged indenter can give invalid results. Note Always keep indenters in their case when you are not using them, otherwise they can be damaged. Note Only use indenters supplied by Struers. DuraVista-40...
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5 Installation A Indenter shaft B Impact Procedure Lower the XY-stage. Use a soft cloth to wipe any dirt or debris from the indenter. Unscrew the indenter cap counter-clockwise. Loosen the fixation screw. DuraVista-40...
Note The XY-stage is usually delivered already mounted on the machine. Note The range of force that can be applied is limited when using an XY-stage. Excessive overload can result in irreparable damage to the machine. DuraVista-40...
For information on the sound pressure level value, see this section: Technical data ►42 CAUTION Prolonged exposure to loud noises may cause permanent damage to a person’s hearing. Use hearing protection if the exposure to noise exceeds the levels set by local regulations. DuraVista-40...
To release the emergency stop, turn the red emergency stop button clockwise. Note Do not use the emergency stop for operational stop of the machine during normal operation. Before you release the emergency stop, investigate the reason for activating the emergency stop and take any necessary corrective action. DuraVista-40...
A dialog stating that the machine is going to initialize is shown. Select OK to start the initialization. The XY-stage and turret start moving. Emergency stop activated CAUTION Before you release the emergency stop, investigate the reason for activating the emergency stop and take any necessary corrective action. DuraVista-40...
Set the right shape correction, if needed. Place the specimen on the anvil or XY-stage. Select an objective. Use the Spindle positioning buttons to bring the surface of the specimen into focus manually. Select Autofocus. Select In focus to confirm the focus position. DuraVista-40...
Proper maintenance is required to achieve the maximum up-time and operating lifetime of the machine. Maintenance is important in ensuring continued safe operation of your machine. The maintenance procedures described in this section must be carried out by skilled or trained personnel. DuraVista-40...
• Clean the machine and all accessories thoroughly. Daily • Clean all accessible surfaces with a soft, damp cloth. Note If needed, use ethanol or isopropanol to remove grease and oil. Do not use acetone, benzol or similar solvents. DuraVista-40...
Do not scratch the Eyepiece/Objective/Lens surface is special lens cleaning objective or lens. dirty. paper. Do not bring the stage Anvil/XY-stage Rust. Remove rust. into contact with the turret. Replace the test Do not use rusted test Test block Rust. block. blocks. DuraVista-40...
Test the safety devices The safety devices must be tested at least once a year. WARNING Do not use the machine with defective safety devices. Contact Struers Service. Note Testing should always be performed by a qualified technician (electromechanical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, etc.).
Calibration Calibration of both the applicable force and the objectives of the machine require specific equipment. Contact Struers Service to have the load cell or objectives recalibrated. Service and repair We recommend that a regular service check be carried out yearly or after every 1500 hours of use.
8 Troubleshooting the machine. For further information, or to check the availability of spare parts, contact Struers Service. Contact information is available on Struers.com. 7.5.2 Replace the fuse Fuse dimensions Fuse rating 5 x 20 mm 3.15 AT, 250 V.
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The problem could be caused by the removal • Trinamic timeout of a USB device, or by a faulty USB drive. Use • Timeout Depthmeter Readout a different USB port for the USB drive or use a • LCA Timeout different USB drive. DuraVista-40...
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If the indent on the test block is symmetrical, symmetrical. check that the surface of the specimen is plane. • If the indent is asymetrical, contact Struers Service. The measurement cursor changes from a • Use the mouse scroll wheel click function to green crosshair to a red dot.
Messages and errors Errors must be corrected before operation can be continued. • Press OK to acknowledge the error message. If the error remains, contact Struers Service. Error message Explanation Action Make sure that there is no obstacle to the turret The turret has hit an object.
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For machines with a motorized head. If the error remains, contact For a special protocol (e.g. the Failed to find upper limit Struers Service. crank shaft), the motorized head must be in the highest position. During initialization, the home Make sure that there is no...
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The user interface is released System not initialized by the software before Contact Struers Service. initialization has ended. In this case, it is not possible to change the indenter or This position cannot be...
Force range extension 0.098 N - 1.9N (10 - 200 gf) Force range extension 19.6 - 98.1 N (2 - 10 kgf) Force range extension 98,1 - 306.5 N (10 - 31.25 kgf) Force range extension 306,5 - 612.9 N (31.25 - 62.5 kgf) DuraVista-40...
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27.4 cm (10.8") Depth 47.2 cm (18.6") Height 77.5 cm (30.5") Weight DuraVista-40M 120 kg (264.6 lbs) DuraVista-40A 130 kg (286.6 lbs) Meassurement camera 18 MP resolution Read method Automated from Camera Image Overview camera DuraVista-40M DuraVista-40A 13 MP DuraVista-40...
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Repeatability ± 0.015 mm Total load: up to 400 kgf DirectConnect stage: 490 x 224 Max. travel: 340 x 120 mm Resolution: 0.001 mm Repeatability: ± 0.015 mm Total load: up to 4000 kgf Auto Illumination Stage Illumination Laser/LED Guide DuraVista-40...
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& tester control Integrated PC Yes, external PC on request Monitor 27" touchscreen Possibility to connect Printer Ethernet Connection Data Export 2x USB, Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI System Data output XML, CSV, PDF (with virtual printer) Q-DAS export (optional) DuraVista-40...
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DuraSoft for DuraVista-40M Basic Statistics Data export Report editor Test pattern Vickers & Knoop automeasure DuraSoft for DuraVista-40A Basic Statistics Data export Report editor 3-axis controller & free style test pattern editor Vickers & Knoop automeasure DuraSoft-Met metallography pack DuraVista-40...
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ISO bullets casings pattern Unlock API for robotic systems Q-DAS Certified connectivity protocol Barcode & QR data mapping software Sample height DuraVista-40 with manual 172 mm (6.8") stage DuraVista-40 with motorized 148 mm (5.8") stage Sample weight max. 25 kg (55 lbs) Throat depth 170 mm (6.7") (from center of...
SRP/CS (safety-related parts of a control system) are parts that have an influence on safe operation of the machine. Note Replacement of safety critical components must only be performed by a Struers engineer or a qualified technician (electromechanical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, etc.).
Responsibility of the manufacturer The following restrictions should be observed, as violation of the restrictions may cause cancellation of Struers legal obligations. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors in the text and/or illustrations in this manual. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the supplied version of the equipment.
Based on: 16607902 A Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Struers ApS • Pederstrupvej 84 • DK-2750 Ballerup • Denmark Name DuraVista-40 Model 40M, 40A Function Hardness tester Type Cat. no. 06606131, 06606132 Serial no. Module A, according to global approach We declare that the product mentioned is in conformity with the following legislation, directives and standards:...
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