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- Page 1 DuraVigo-150 Instruction Manual Original Instructions Doc. no.: 16687026_A_en Date of release: 2024.07.23...
- Page 2 Copyright The contents of this manual are the property of Struers ApS. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers ApS is not allowed. All rights reserved. © Struers ApS. DuraVigo-150...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 About this manual 1.1 Accessories and consumables 2 Safety 2.1 Intended use 2.2 DuraVigo-150 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... - Page 4 7.3 Weekly 7.4 Annually 7.5 Replace the fuse 7.6 Calibration 8 Service and repair 9 Disposal 10 Troubleshooting 11 Technical data 11.1 Technical data 11.2 Safety Related Parts of the Control System (SRP/CS) 11.3 Diagrams 12 Manufacturer Declaration of Conformity DuraVigo-150...
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Page 5: About This Manual
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. -
Page 6: Duravigo-150 Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 7: Safety Messages
2 Safety Safety messages Struers uses the following signs to indicate potential hazards. ELECTRICAL HAZARD This sign indicates an electrical hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. DANGER This sign indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 8: Safety Messages In This Manual
Wear safety shoes when handling heavy machinery. CRUSHING HAZARD Do not place your hand between the specimen and the indenter. CAUTION Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the Instruction Manual supplied with the equipment. Fixed guards WARNING Do not remove the fixed guards. -
Page 9: Get Started
Get started Device description DuraVigo-150 is an entry-level hardness tester, specifically developed for Rockwell testing for all types of stable and non-explosive metals. The test operator starts the procedure by positioning – and possibly securing - the sample/specimen to the anvil or stage. - Page 10 3 Get started Overview A Touchscreen F Emergency stop B Nose cone G USB port C Anvil H Object light D Spindle Leveling buttons E Spindle screw J Adjustable foot DuraVigo-150...
- Page 11 A Nose cone D Counter nut B Fixation screw E Inspection window C Indenter – The head holds the indenter. – The fixation screw holds the indenter in place. – The nose cone fixates the specimen against the anvil. DuraVigo-150...
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Page 12: Emergency Stop
Do not ship or transport the machine without the correct packing materials. Transport Familiarize yourself with points 1-14 in the DuraVigo-150: How To Unpack document. Disconnect the machine from the power supply. Place a foam block between the indenter and the anvil to prevent it from moving. - Page 13 10. Mount the sides of the crate. 11. Place the accessory case and other loose items in the crate. 12. To keep the machine dry, place a desiccant (silica gel) in the crate. 13. Mount the lid of the crate. DuraVigo-150...
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Page 14: Installation
5 Installation Installation Dimensions Front view Side view Unpack the machine Refer to the DuraVigo-150: How To Unpack instructions delivered with the machine. Note Take care while unpacking and handling the machine. • Do not expose to external impact. •... -
Page 15: Check The Packing List
We recommend that you keep all original packaging and fittings for future use. Check the packing list The packing box contains the following items: Pcs. Description DuraVigo-150 Accessory case Instruction Manual set Accessory case The actual packaging and accessories may differ from those shown in the picture. Check your order confirmation to make sure that all the accessories ordered are included in the delivery. -
Page 16: Location
Recommended workbench dimensions 60 cm (23.5") 60 cm (23.5") 70 cm (27.6") • The machine must be placed close to the electrical power supply. Vibration Note Vibrations can lead to inaccurate measurements and must be avoided. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 17: Level The Machine
Turn the vibration damper in the rear right hand corner to level the machine. Remove the top of the machine and cut the plastic strip that prevents the actuator from moving. Note Refer to the DuraVigo-150: How To Unpack instructions delivered with the machine. Mount the top again. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 18: Power Supply
The leads must be connected as follows: Green Earth (ground) Black Line (live) White Line (live) Power the machine Connect the electrical power cable to the machine (IEC 320 connector). Connect the other end of the cable to the electrical power supply socket. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 19: Install An Indenter
1 mm. Adjust the distance with the counter nut. Adjust the nose cone in relation to the indenter. The indenter point must not protrude. Perform a few hardness tests on a test block to securely seat the indenter. Note Use Struers accessories to ensure proper function. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 20: Install An Anvil
Use a soft cloth to wipe any dirt from the mat surfaces of the anvil and spindle. Carefully place the anvil into the spindle. Hint To place the anvil, move the spindle sufficiently down. Perform a few hardness tests on a test block to securely seat the anvil. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 21: Operate The Device
6 Operate the device Operate the device Overview screen Field Main function Tap and hold Test results Save measurement Conversions Limits Enable / disable limit Batch list Status bar Depth DuraVigo-150... - Page 22 6 Operate the device Button Main function Tap and hold Date/time Date and time notation Light control Load program Delete measurement Delete all measurements Settings Information screen Save program Export measurement USB flash drive not detected Dwell time and progress Shape correction DuraVigo-150...
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Page 23: General Setup
6 Operate the device Button Main function Tap and hold Start Stop General setup Tap Settings to access General setup. Functions You can access the following functions from the General setup menu: DuraVigo-150... -
Page 24: Operating Mode
Enable or disable the automatic save function. 6.2.1 Operating mode This options is for service technicians only. 6.2.2 Calibrate the touch screen To recalibrate the touch screen: Tap Calibrate touch screen in the General setup menu. Tap the circle in the upper-left corner. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 25: Upgrade The Firmware
New firmware is installed using a USB flash drive. The .hex file with the new firmware must be located in a folder named Firmware in the root directory of the flash drive. Note Make sure that the .hex file with the new firmware is the only .hex file in this folder. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 26: Standard Iso / Astm
Standard ISO / ASTM To change the standard you want to apply to the tables used for the shape correction: Tap Standard ISO/ASTM in the General setup menu. Tap the box of the standard you want to use. Tap OK. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 27: Information Screen
– Software version – Hardware version – License code Time and date setup The Date / Time button shows the current time and date. Set the time and date Tap the Date / Time button. Tap the individual parameters. DuraVigo-150... - Page 28 6 Operate the device Tap or hold the Up and Down buttons to set the value. Tap OK to save the settings. Change the date and time format Tap and hold the Date / Time button. DuraVigo-150...
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Page 29: Light Control
6 Operate the device Choose a format: – European date & time notation format: dd/mm/yyyy – American date & time notation format: mm/dd/yyyy Light control Use the Light control button to set the object light level: Tap the Light control button. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 30: Test Results
When the limits are active, the color of the Test results field indicates whether the hardness value is within the set limits or not. The statistic data calculated over all saved test results is also shown. A Hardness value C Hardness load B Hardness scale D Statistics DuraVigo-150... -
Page 31: Conversions
The current conversions are shown in the Conversions field. To change one of the 3 conversions, tap the corresponding area in the Conversions field. Example - Conversion 1 Select the first conversion value. The Select conversion screen is shown. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 32: Depth Information
The Indenter displacement value is the distance the indenter moved relative to the zero position of the depth sensor. The zero position is reached when the indenter stops being in contact with the specimen. Note The indenter displacement value is not shown for saved measurements from the batch list. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 33: Limit Setup
When a hardness test is complete, the color of the Measurement and statistics field reflects the relation between the test results and the defined limits: Grey Green No set limits Hardness value within limits Hardness value outside limits Hint The same color is used in the batch list. DuraVigo-150... - Page 34 6 Operate the device • Tap the Upper limit or Lower limit fields to set the limit values. Enable and disable the limits Tap and hold the Upper limit or Lower limit fields to enable or disable the limits. DuraVigo-150...
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Page 35: Save Programs
Note You can save up to 50 programs. To save the current settings as a program: Tap the Save program button. To change the program name, tap the Program name field. Enter a name for the new program. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 36: Load Programs
The Save program button shows the number of saved programs. 6.11 Load programs To load a saved program: Tap the Load program button. Tap a program from the list. You can also use the Up and Down buttons to browse the list and then tap Load. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 37: Select A Scale
Tap the Measurement and statistics field to open the Select hardness scale and force menu. Select a hardness scale from the left column. Select the force from the right table. Tap OK. Dwell time To set the Dwell time and the Shape correction, see Dwell time and progress ►42. DuraVigo-150... - Page 38 Diamond HR15N 29.42 N 147.1 N 0.001 mm 70 - 94 cone Diamond HR30N 29.42 N 294.2 N 0.001 mm 42 - 86 cone Diamond HR45N 29.42 N 441.3 N 0.001 mm 20 - 77 cone DuraVigo-150...
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Page 39: Save Measurements
Tap the Settings button. The General setup screen is shown. Tap the Automatic save measurement check box to enable or disable the automatic saving mode. – Automatic mode: The hardness value will be saved automatically to the Batch list. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 40: Delete Measurements
A pop-up will appear: Add measurement to the list?. Tap Yes to save the measurement. 6.14 Delete measurements To delete a measurement: Select a measurement from the Batch list. Tap the Delete measurement button. Delete all measurements Tap and hold the Delete measurement button. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 41: Export Measurements
If the flash drive is not detected, unplug the flash drive and plug it back in. Note The flash drive must be formatted using the FAT(32) file system. Tap the Export measurements button. The test reports are saved in the root directory of the flash drive. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 42: Dwell Time And Progress
When the specimen surface is reached, the progress field changes to a bar graph that represents the measured force until the selected force is reached. Set the dwell time Tap the Dwell time and progress button. DuraVigo-150... - Page 43 See Select a scale ►37. Shape correction The Dwell time and progress button indicates the current shape correction:æ Convex shape correction No shape correction To set the shape correction: Tap and hold the Dwell time and progress button. DuraVigo-150...
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Page 44: Perform A Rockwell Test
When the test starts, the indenter automatically moves downwards until it reaches the preload position. The machine then applies the preload (3 kgf for superficial scales and 10 kgf for regular Rockwell scales). This process is represented visually on the display. See Overview screen ►21. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 45: Maintenance And Service
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. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 46: General Cleaning
Indenter The tip is dirty. Do not bend the indenter shaft. indenter. Do not bring the stage into contact with the Anvil Rust. Remove rust. turret. Replace the test Test block Rust. Do not use rusted test blocks. block. DuraVigo-150... -
Page 47: Annually
Wipe the spindle again after a few days to ensure no oil residue is left on the spindle surface. Test the emergency stop Switch on the machine. Activate the emergency stop. If the machine does not stop, contact Struers Service. Replace the fuse Fuse dimensions Fuse rating 5 x 20 mm 3.15 AT, 250 V. -
Page 48: Calibration
Remember to order a new spare fuse. Calibration The highly sensitive and accurate load cell of the machine is calibrated prior to shipping. Contact Struers Service if the load cell or objectives require recalibration. Service and repair WARNING Safety critical components must be replaced after a maximum lifetime of 20 years. -
Page 49: 10 Troubleshooting
A technical problem causes the device to are shown. Write down the go into the error state. This can be error message(s) caused by a bad connection, a and contact Struers malfunctioning sensor or an electronic Service. problem. DuraVigo-150... - Page 50 The fuse is burnt out. Replace the fuse. The lamp is defective. Replace the lamp. Replace the The indenter tip is chipped off. indenter. Contact Struers The machine is faulty. Service. No indentation is made. Contact Struers The indenter shaft is curved. Service.
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Page 51: 11 Technical Data
The specimen is not level. its surface is perpedicular to the indenter. Make an The specimen surface is curved. indentation at the highest point. Contact Struers The indenter shaft is broken. Service. 11 Technical data 11.1 Technical data Hardness methods Rockwell & Superficial... - Page 52 855 mm (33.7") Weight 115 kg (252 lbs) Read method Automated Meassurement camera resolution Positions in nosepiece Position in nosepiece for overview camera Max no. of indenters Max no. of objectives Indenter Shaft Diameter 6.35 Standard objectives included Z-Axis Manual DuraVigo-150...
- Page 53 Throat depth 150 mm (5.9") Safety standards CE labeled according to EU directives REACH For information about REACH. contact your local Struers office Operating environment Surrounding temperature 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F) Humidity 10% - 90% RH non-condensing Safety Circuit...
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Page 54: Safety Related Parts Of The Control System (Srp/Cs)
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.). - Page 55 11 Technical data DuraVigo-150...
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Page 56: 12 Manufacturer
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. -
Page 57: Declaration Of Conformity
Based on: 16687902 A Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Struers ApS • Pederstrupvej 84 • DK-2750 Ballerup • Denmark Name DuraVigo-150 Model Function Hardness tester Type Cat. no. 06686111 Serial no. Module A, according to global approach We declare that the product mentioned is in conformity with the following legislation, directives and standards:... - Page 58 Tõlked leiate aadressilt Katso käännökset osoitteesta Pour les traductions, voir Za prijevode idite na A fordítások itt érhetők el Per le traduzioni consultare www.struers.com/Library 翻 訳 については、 Vertimai patalpinti Tulkojumus skatīt Voor vertalingen zie For oversettelser se Aby znaleźć tłumaczenia, sprawdź...
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