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  • Page 1 Equotip UCI Live User Manual...

  • Page 2: Document Information

    Document Information Document Revision: 0.999 Revision Date: 2024.08.27 Document State: Released Company: Proceq SA Ringstrasse 2 CH-8603 Schwerzenbach Switzerland Classification: Technical Manual Revision History Date Author, Comments 0.99 Jul 31, 2024 DBUR, Initial document created Sept 15, 2024 DBUR, 26. September 2024 ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Safety notes ......................1 Symbols used ........................1 Safety notes and hints ..................... 1 Introduction ......................2 Scope of this document ....................2 Ultrasonic Contact Impedance measurement principle ..........2 2.2.1 Working principle ......................2 2.2.2 General force/load applications, indentation depth ............3 Product versions ......................
  • Page 4 Loging in ........................38 Home page ........................39 Equotip page ......................... 39 File/measurement series view..................40 26. September 2024 © Copyright 2021, PROCEQ SA...

  • Page 5: Legal Notices

    Legal Notices This document can be changed at any time and without any prenotification or announcement. The content of this document is intellectual property of Proceq SA and prohibited to be copied either in a photomechanical or electronic way, nor in excerpts, saved and/or be passed on to other persons and institutions.

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    1 Safety notes 1.1 Symbols used This note comprises instructions needed to follow directions, specifications, proper working procedure and to avoid data loss, damage or destruction of the instrument. This note signifies a warning about dangers to life and limb if the apparatus is handled improperly.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    2 Introduction The Equotip Live UCI is a portable hardness testing device that can measure a hardness of various test objects and transfer the data to an iOS based device (iOS-based phones and tablets) and back up the data to Eagle’s Workspace webtool, which is accessible from any PC or mobile device, globally.

  • Page 8: General Force/Load Applications, Indentation Depth

    smaller the frequency shift. This is also true for various test forces, if an inspector uses 9.8 N load, its indentation into the material will be much lower as it would be with 98.07N test force. Δf medium Δf low Δf high Oscillation of resonating rod at ULTRASONIC frequency, ~80 kHz Vickers indenter forced into the material CONTACTS test piece (diamond surface A)

  • Page 9: Product Versions

    HV10 248.1 / 0.01 175.4 / 151.9 / 35.4 / 25.1 / 21.7 / 0.007 0.006 0.0014 0.001 0.0008 2.3 Product versions 2.3.1 Equotip Live UCI The Equotip Live UCI 3-in-1 probe is a modern Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) device that features a force sensor that precisely measures the applied force.

  • Page 10: Scope Of Delivery

    3 Scope of Delivery 3.1 Standard delivery The following parts are included in the delivery: Pcs. Content UCI Live 3-in-1 wireless probe USB-cable Quick start guide ISO17025-accredited calibration certificate ISO17025-accredited diamond certificate Lanyard 26. September 2024 © Copyright 2024, PROCEQ SA...
  • Page 11 AA rechargeable battery Diamond protective cap Carrying case Optional accessories Special magnetic foot, (optional accessory) Hardness reference test block (optional accessory) with ISO17025 accredited calibration. Available hardness levels: ~ 300 HV ~550 HV ~850 HV Surface roughness comparator (optional accessory) 26.

  • Page 12: Software

    3.2 Software The Equotip Live UCI features the following software solutions: Equotip mobile App Link to the Apple Store Eagle Workspace web interface Link to Eagle Workspace Proceq refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages caused by usage of the Equotip UCI Live 3-in-1 in combination with non-original accessories 26.

  • Page 13: Device Overview

    4 Device Overview (1) Traceable, certified, ISO 6507-2 / ASTM E92 compliant, 136° Vickers diamond (2) Micro USB port for firmware updates and charging (also power bank operation) (3) Easily exchangeable standard AA rechargeable battery (4) Protective nose for the resonator (oscillating rod) (5) Power on/off button(s) (6) Color diodes indicating the device status (7) Ergonomic head design for various type of grips, comfortable load application and...

  • Page 14: Denotation Of Diode Color Codes

    4.1 Denotation of diode color codes The Equotip UCI Live is equipped with the multicolor diodes to indicate the status of the probe and measurement. Depending on the color and behavior e.g. short blinking/ stroboscopic blinking the user will receive additional information regarding the probe status and measurement.

  • Page 15: Operation And Handling Equotip Uci Live 3-In-1 Probe With Equotip App

    5 Operation and handling Equotip UCI Live 3-in-1 probe with Equotip App 5.1 Device Initiation and operation 5.1.1 Power on/off, Charging, battery exchange  – 1. To power on the device press one of the two side buttons for approximately 1 second. To power off the device press any of the buttons (or both) for 2 seconds.

  • Page 16: Correct Measurement Execution

    5.2 Correct measurement execution 5.2.1 Surface preparation The surface preparation has a major impact on the measurement accuracy and precision and shall be prepared with respect to the applied test force and the results expectations. The surface requirements are provided in the standards as crucial elements of a correct measurement execution.
  • Page 17 The flat head of the probe supports confident angle management upon load application, regardless of the users hand size, contributing to the lower measurement bias, generated by the users when loading the probe. The images below highlight only the most common probe grips, however it is generally recommended to use the flat top surface of the housing head, to better control the angle of the probe.

  • Page 18: Equotip Live With Special Magnetic Foot For Flat And Curved Surfaces

    UCI probes with force measurement system, typically require lower force to trigger the measurement compared to conventional UCI systems, featuring a conventional pre-defined spring load. To ensure reliable measuring results it is crucial to execute the measurements perpendicular to the surface with a maximum angle deviation of ±5°. Angle deviations will lead to inaccurate and imprecise results.

  • Page 19: Diamond Tip Handling

    To ensure reliable measuring results it is crucial to execute the measurements perpendicular to the surface with a maximum angle deviation of ±5°, given by the standards. Angle deviations will lead to inaccurate and imprecise results. 5.2.4 Diamond tip handling Diamond is the hardest natural material known to mankind, but can it be damaged by improper usage of equipment.

  • Page 20: Getting Started - App Download And App Setup

    5.3 Getting started - App download and app setup Download the app on your Apple device from the App Store: Equotip App Download or by scanning the QR code on your device you wish to use. The account setup (free of charge) is required prior to starting a measurement. Operation and handling Equotip UCI Live 3-in-1 probe 26.

  • Page 21: The Equotip App

    5.4 The Equotip App Operation and control of the Equotip UCI Live 3-in-1 probe is done by using the Equotip App (iOS devices). The Equotip App is based on a modern user interface known from the widely used mobile devices in order to ensure extremely short learning curve, allowing the users to master all the device features in a short time.

  • Page 22: Connecting/Disconnecting The Probe / Probe Parameters & Statistics

    5.4.1 Connecting/disconnecting the probe / probe parameters & statistics The probe tile enables you to connect, auto reconnect the last used probe, disconnect the probe, switch off remotely the probe and view the probe statistics at a glance. 1. To connect probe to the device, press one of the power/on buttons as described in the subchapter Power on/off 2.

  • Page 23: Measure Tile

    5.5 Measure tile 5.5.1 Measurement tile – functionality description 1. Exit the measurement window 2. Connection status indicator (green – connected, grey – disconnected) 3. Material selection (including custom materials) 4. Conversion standard selection 5. Load selection (applicable only before the measurement, after the measurement is started, this cannot be changed) 6.

  • Page 24: Measurement Execution -App Pop-Up Feedback Definition

    range – difference between max and min values span – range divided by the average value in % stdev – standard deviation, summary measure of the differences of each observation from the mean 5.5.3 Measurement execution –App pop-up feedback definition The Equotip App provides you constant feedback concerning your current measurement and its correctness Follow the feedback given by the app in order to execute a correct measurement.
  • Page 25 1. Pop-up: Probe touches material → press to apply force. Gently place the probe just above or on the surface perpendicularly to the test surface. Upon the contact with the test surface the probe will already detect the change of the resonating frequency and generate a pop-up signal to apply the load.

  • Page 26: Test Load Setup

    4. Pop-up: Measurement too slow/fast or probe not lifted. The overall movement and load application shall be slow and constant. Should you carry out the measurement too fast, the software will prompt the message” measurement too slow/fast”. 5.5.4 Test load setup select desired load/force (HV) from HV1...

  • Page 27: Filename Setup

    5.5.6 Filename setup To set a base filename touch the filename section and on subsequent screen type in the base filename. The Equotip supports consecutive measurement series, whereby opening a new measurement series adds the consecutive number at the end of the filename.
  • Page 28 Having selected a standard, the users can choose the secondary unit of their choice. The following table lists the available units for each conversion standard available. If the measurement returns the message “no conversion”, it indicates that the measured value is outside of the range provided by the selected standard.

  • Page 29: Setting Up Limit Thresholds

    5.5.8 Setting up limit thresholds The App supports limit threshold setup for both primary and secondary units. As the outcome, the measurements outside of the pre-set tolerance will be highlighted in orange for both histogram view and table view. 1. To set up thresholds touch on the limits either on a primary scale or secondary scale area.

  • Page 30: Sharing And Export

    5.5.9 Sharing and export Sharing and export of the data is possible directly after the measurement is done, or when accessing measurements and selecting the measurement file (see the chapter Measurement file/series management). Touch the “share data” icon and select the output format of the shared data on the pop-up window.

  • Page 31: Excluding Single Measurement Points

    5.5.11 Excluding single measurement points The Equotip App enables users to exclude one or several measurement points from statistics, which were considered to be done incorrectly, for example a wrongly prepared surface, or test piece measured with wrong angle. etc. After the exclusion the measurement will remain visible, but it will not be taken into the statistics and the excluded measurements will be grayed-out on the histogram and in the table.

  • Page 32: Unlocking The Data Series / Measurement, Adding New Measurement Points To Data

    5.5.12 Unlocking the data series / measurement, adding new measurement points to data series Initiation of new measurement will lock previously measured file. Sporadically, the users require additional measurement points after the measurement series is done. The Equotip App enables the users the modification of the measurement data for already- finished measurement series...
  • Page 33 a. Upon the user’s attempt to add additional measurement points to already-lock ed measurement series the App will trigger the pop-up window, asking the user to unlock the data. Select “Unlock Now” to continue Additional measurements for after unlocking are possible only for the HV load, that has been selected before the measurement series has started.

  • Page 34: Managing The "Measure" File Data Folder

    5.5.13 Managing the “Measure” file data folder 5.5.13.1 Create new folder To create a new folder press the new folder icon and provide the folder name in the pop-up window. 5.5.13.2 Delete folder(s) To delete the folder press “edit” and select the folder you wish to delete.
  • Page 35 5.5.13.3 Measurement file/series management Each file/measurement series has a cloud icon, indicating the backup status. Filled teal clouds indicate already backed-up data, whereas empty symbol indicates that the data has a local copy only. To manage files within a folder press “Edit” 1.
  • Page 36 5.5.13.4 Permanent deletion, file restoration, trash bin folder To permanently delete or restore the deleted files/measurement series, go to the Trash bin folder. Click on “edit” to activate the file management menu. The user can mark selected files or use “mark all”...

  • Page 37: Logbook

    5.5.14 Logbook The Equotip App logbook is a powerful feature to ensure full traceability. For the users it serves as proof of execution, offering unmatched documentation management for audits and reports. The logbook in the Equotip App enables full traceability of the measurement execution and changes to the file settings conducted by the user.

  • Page 38: Data Backup And Recovery

    5.5.15 Data backup and recovery The Equotip app communicates with the server when the device is connected to the internet via SIM card or via WLAN. The data that is not synced will be backed-up to the Eagle Workspace account, and the changes in the workspace account will be reflected on the app (folders, files) By logging into another device with the same credentials the user can automatically download the synced data.
  • Page 39 The user measured the test piece with a bench-top device with an average result of 395 HB The user measured the same test piece with UCI to receive the average value of 375 To generate new material in the Equotip app go to “custom materials”...

  • Page 40: Probe Verification

    3. New material with a custom conversion curve has been created and saved as Material15 4. The user can then select the new material group that s/he can use later on all materials of the same type 5.7 Probe verification Various standards require daily verification of the probe to ensure that the device is working properly.

  • Page 41: Verification

    2. Touch the “scan new” to trigger the scanning function 3. Move your iOS device over the QR code. 4. The app will search for QR code and automatically add the test block and its parameters to the list of the test blocks.

  • Page 42: Tutorials

    5.8 Tutorials The Tutorial tile lists videos that are available to download, with important instructions on how to use the app. 5.9 About The About tile provides addresses of global business units along with terms and conditions. 26. September 2024 ©...

  • Page 43: Eagle Workspace Web Tool

    6 Eagle Workspace web tool Once the Eagle ID has been established, the users can view, analyze and export their data, as well as modify the folder structure that will be reflected on the Equotip app too. The Eagle Workspace is a web tool, which is extremely intuitive and can be accessed from any web browser and from anywhere.

  • Page 44: Home Page

    6.2 Home page The home section enables users to access the most recently collected data and directly export them. The users are also able to see the list of all devices used with the Eagle ID. 6.3 Equotip page The Equotip page enables same functionality as the app 26.

  • Page 45: File/Measurement Series View

    The Equotip App section is divided into three main fields: 1. Folders. The folders section mirrors those set up in the App. The user can create a new folder, which will be also generated in the app almost instantly (or with the next time the App is connected to the internet).
  • Page 46 Technical Specification HV1 (9.8N) Test Load HV5 (49N) HV10 (98N) ISO 6507-2, ASTM E92 compliant, 136° Vickers diamond Indenter 20-2000 HV Measurement range Resolution 1 HV(UCI), 0.1 HRC ± 2% Measuring Accuracy Measurement deviation Lower than DIN 50159 & GB/T 34205, Much lower than ASTM A1038 Coefficient of variation (R) Lower than DIN 50159 &...
  • Page 47 For safety and liability information, please download at www.proceq.com/downloads Subject to change. Copyright © 2020 by Proceq SA, Schwerzenbach. All rights reserved. 26. September 2024 © Copyright 2024, PROCEQ SA...
  • Page 48 ROCEQ IDDLE ROCEQ UROPE P. O. Box 8365, SAIF Zone, Ringstrasse 2 Sharjah, CH-8603 Schwerzenbach United Arab Emirates Switzerland +971 6 557 8505 +41 43 355 38 00 info-middleeast@proceq.com info-europe@proceq.com SAO L UK L ROCEQ ROCEQ Rua Paes Leme, 136, cj 610 Bedford i-lab, Priory Business Park Pinheiros, São Paulo Stannard Way...

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