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- Page 1 Operator‘s Manual PERMASCOPE ® PERMASCOPE ® MP0-FP DUALSCOPE ® Coating Thickness Material Analysis Microhardness Material Testing...
- Page 2 Industriestraße 21 www.helmut-fischer.com D-71069 Sindelfingen mail@helmut-fischer.de On our home page www.helmut-fischer.com you will find the addresses of our sole agencies and subsidiary companies around the globe. Quality Assurance System of the Helmut Fischer GmbH DIN EN ISO/IEC Calibration lab accredited for certified mass per unit area...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety information ........1 1.1 Read the operator‘s manual carefully before operating ..1 1.2 Warnings used . - Page 4 6.6 User master calibration ......30 6.7 Lock the calibration functions ......32 6.8 Unlock the calibration functions .
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Page 5: Safety Information
Safety information If you use the instrument as intended and observe the safety information, the instrument poses no danger. Read and follow these instructions and observe the safety information. Also ob- serve generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations. Read the operator‘s manual carefully before operating •... -
Page 6: Limitation Of Liability
Only accessories approved or recommended by the manufacturer may be con- nected to the instrument. Any use beyond this is not the intended use. The risk of damage ensuing there- from is borne solely by the user. Limitation of liability The instrument manufacturer accepts no liability and responsibility for any kind of damage resulting from the use of the corrective diagrams and tables provid- ed in the chapter "Appendix". -
Page 7: Servicing And Repairs
(Only instrument model MP0-FP) Probe connection cable ATTENTION Wire breakage Bending the probes and other connection R 20 mm cables sharply can cause broken wires. It is then no longer possible to measure. ► Roll the probe connection cable into a radius of at least 20 mm (0.79 inch). -
Page 8: Disposal
ATTENTION Hazard of short-circuit The hazard of a short circuit exists if the instrument and acces- sories come into direct contact with liquids! ► Operate, leave or store the instrument and accessories only at locations with a relative humidity of 30 % to 90 % (non-condensing). -
Page 9: Instrument Description
Instrument description The MP0 instrument series measures the coating thickness easily, quickly and destruction-free. Depending on the application, there are two model groups available. • MP0 models with a measuring probe integrated in the instrument for sin- gle-hand measurements, preferably on flat and cylindrical specimens. •... -
Page 10: Instrument Parts
Instrument parts Front side of the instrument(shown on the DUAL- Rear side of instrument, with impact SCOPE MP0 with impact protective cover) protective cover Description Signal LED for displaying the measurement acquisition Carrying strap Displays Multifunctional keys Mounting support Impact protective cover Battery compartment cover MP0: Probe MP0-FP: Probe with cable permanently connected... -
Page 11: Display
Display Information and symbol line Measurement reading Statistic or status line, appears only with corresponding settings Functions of the multifunctional keys, see page 9 Example of a measurement value display Information and symbols on the display Symbols Meaning NF/Fe The magnetic induction test method is used for coating thickness measurement - non-ferromagnetic coating mater- ial (NF) on steel or iron (Fe). -
Page 12: Signals After Measurement Acquisition
Symbols Meaning Mean value, enable/disable the mean value display see page 36. Standard deviation, enable/disable the standard devia- tion display see page 36 Number of measured single measurement reading, ena- ble/disable the display see page 36. The parameter/function is active. Signals after measurement acquisition The measurement acquisition will be signaled both audible and optical. -
Page 13: Multifunctional Keys
Multifunctional keys There are 4 multifunctional keys for operating the instrument. The key twin functions and is also used to switch the instrument on or off. The bottom line in the display shows always the assignment of the 4 multifunc- tional keys (see figure below). - Page 14 Select function or parameter ► Press the multifunctional keys to move the cursor. A check mark indicates that the function is active. Enter value/number Limit values: Measure with the instrument one reference value and use the multifunctional keys to tune the exact value. Numbers: Use the multifunctional keys to tune the desired value.
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Page 15: Main Menus - Function Overview
Main menus - function overview MP0 Instrument Series... - Page 16 Menu - function overview MP0 Instrument Series...
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Page 17: Switching The Instrument On And Off
Switching the instrument on and off Switching the instrument on ► Press the key to switch on the instrument. Note Only for MP0 instrument models: Remove the orange- coloured protective probe cap before measuring. Switching the instrument off ► Press the key for 2 seconds to switch off the instrument. -
Page 18: Measurement
Measurement Before you start • Switch on the instrument with the key. • Only for MP0 instrument models: Remove the orange-coloured protective probe cap before measuring. • Check the settings in the instrument. An overview of the instrument func- tions can be found on page 16. Procedure 1. - Page 19 Handling the probe of the MP0-FP instrument model Measurement acquisition Coated specimen For measurement of the coating thickness there are no cali- brated instruments as there are, for instance, when measur- ing the weight with a scale. On the contrary, the measuring results are influenced by the materials and the shape of the specimen.
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Page 20: Settings For Measurement
Settings for measurement • Functions you must set before starting measurement are listed in the table in chapter 5.1. • Functions you can set during or after the measurement are listed in the table in chapter 5.2, page 18. A check mark in the display indicates that the function is active. Functions you must set before starting measurement Function Description... - Page 21 Function Description Measured variable Setting in which manner the measurement reading should be displayed. The measurement reading can be displayed directly as coating thickness value or as count rate (primary probe signal). ATTENTION Deletion of all readings All stored measurement readings will be deleted when changing the function setting! ►...
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Page 22: Further Settings For Measurement
Further settings for measurement Function Description ► Change unit Select unit: Menu > Settings > OK > Change unit > OK > selection > OK Selection µm: Unit of measurement based on the metre as SI base unit mils: Anglo-American unit of measurement for length Dual mode This function is only available for the DUALSCOPE... -
Page 23: Taking Influencing Variables Into Account
Taking influencing variables into account The coating thickness measurement is mainly influenced by the following vari- ables: • Physical characteristics of the substrate material of the specimen, such as the magnetisability (permeability) or electrical conductivity. • The geometric design of the specimen, such as the thickness of the sub- strate material or curvature of the specimen (e.g. - Page 24 1-Point-Calibration The 1-Point-Calibration is practicably in the lower measuring range only. This calibration method provides the best measuring accuracy in a small coating thickness range close by the stated foil thickness. Usable foil thicknesses: DUALSCOPE: For measurements on Fe substrate material: max.
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Page 25: Calibration - Essential Information
A master calibration (factory master calibration) is already performed at the facility of the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institut für Elektronik und Messtechnik with very high precision and at least 8 calibration standards for each specimen ma- terial type. - Page 26 terial properties than those that were taken into account in the factory master calibration (factory pre-calibration). For this reason, it is essential to perform the normalisation or calibration with uncoated reference parts (specimens) from your own production (for each batch)! Note Please note that substrate materials of different batch- es may exhibit different magnetic permeabilities.
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Page 27: Normalisation
Normalisation When necessary When the measurement readings are no longer correct during test measure- ment on a reference part. Test measurements for a measuring application should always be performed when this has not been done for a long time. Required material Base = Uncoated reference part from delivery or your own production. - Page 28 Call up function, cancel function ► Call up function: Cal > Normalization > OK ► Cancel, leave function: ESC Normalisation - procedure 1. Perform 5 to 10 measurements on the uncoated reference part (= substrate material, specimen without coating). The measurement reading appears on the displays after each measurement.
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Page 29: Calibration
Calibration When necessary • When the trueness is not observed during measurements on reference parts (e.g. customer standards, reference parts) • When a normalisation is not sufficient to take the influencing variables into account • When you need a high accuracy in a certain thickness range in the lower measurement range. - Page 30 Note Do not use the metal plate (NF/FE or ISO/NF) delivered with the instrument as a reference part! The material properties of the metal plate generally do not correspond to those of your uncoated specimen/reference part! This is purely for function check! Note Be carefully with the calibration foils.
- Page 31 Make sure that the measuring point on the reference part has roughly the same position as on the specimen to be actually measured (curvature, distance from the edge, hole, platform and step). • Delete last measurement reading: Delete 2. Press the multifunctional key OK to complete the normalisation. The message "Please measure several times: 1.
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Page 32: Simple Calibration
• You can calibrate with a further calibration foil on the uncoated refer- ence part. For this purpose repeating steps 3. to 7. with the second calibration foil and continue then with step 9. . • Complete the calibration as described in the following steps. 9. - Page 33 Before you start • Switch on the instrument with the key. • Only for MP0 instrument models: Remove the orange-coloured protective probe cap before measuring. Call up function, cancel function ► Call up function: Cal > Simple Calibration > OK ►...
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Page 34: User Master Calibration
The master characteristic can only be determined during a master calibration when suitable calibration standards are used. You can order a master calibration foil set suitable for your instrument from FISCHER or from your local FISCHER representative. Before you start •... - Page 35 User master calibration - procedure 1. Perform 5 to 10 measurements on an uncoated reference part that has the same substrate material and geometry as the specimen to be actually measured. Make sure that the measuring point on the reference part has roughly the same position as on the specimen to be actually measured (curvature, distance from the edge, hole, platform and step).
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Page 36: Lock The Calibration Functions
Repeat the steps 3. to 7. till all calibration foils are measured (minimum 4, maximum 8). 9. Press the multifunctional button OK to complete the user master calibra- tion. The message "Master calibration finished successfully!" appears in the display. The reference points determined during the user master calibration will be stored in the instrument. -
Page 37: Evaluation
Evaluation The evaluation is always done with all measurement readings in the measure- ment data memory. Before you start • At least two measurement readings are required for an evaluation. • Switch on the instrument with the key. Procedure 1. Call up the Evaluation menu via the multifunctional key Res. The following options are available in the menu Evaluation: •... -
Page 38: Deleting
Deleting Deleting measurement readings Delete last measurement reading ► Start delete function: Del > Delete Last Reading > OK Delete all measurement readings Delete all as yet stored measurement readings: ► Start delete function: Del > Delete All Readings > OK > Yes ►... - Page 39 bration or factory settings, in order to obtain a defined initial state again. With a subsequent new normalisation or calibration, it will generally be possible to measure correctly again. ATTENTION Deletion of all measurement readings and calibrations If the instrument is reset to the factory settings, all measure- ment readings, settings and calibrations are deleted! ►...
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Page 40: Display And Measurement Value Display
Display and measurement value display All instrument functions about the view in the display are listed in this chapter. A check mark indicates that the function is active. Function Description ► Language Select instrument language: Menu > Settings > OK > Language > OK > select language > OK Display statistics Additional display for the measurement reading. - Page 41 Function Description Backlight Set the lightning period for the two instrument dis- plays. Switching on the instrument starts the lightning period. A short lightning period saves battery power and increases the battery life. ► Set lightning period: Menu > Settings > OK > Backlight >...
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Page 42: Malfunctions - What Should You Do
Malfunctions - What should you do? Display Possible causes Remedy ► • Dark Instrument is switched Press the key to switch display on the instrument. ► • The protective foil is Remove the protective foil still in the battery com- from the battery compart- partment, which pre- ment before use. - Page 43 Display Possible causes Remedy ► • Faulty measurement Perform the measurement carefully (e.g. do not hover with the instrument/probe over the specimen, only lift up the instrument/probe from the specimen after the measurement reading has been accepted (is indicated by a brief acoustic signal in the standard setting)).
- Page 44 Display Possible causes Remedy ► • E007 An outlier has been de- Repeat measurements on tected during the nor- the reference part carefully malisation or calibra- (e.g. do not hover the instru- tion. ment/probe over the spec- Cause: Measurements imen, only lift up the on the reference part instrument/probe from the were not performed...
- Page 45 Display Possible causes Remedy ► • Cause: Calibration Repeat the calibration with foils used that do not suitable and intact calibra- have the required coat- tion foils. ing thickness or are de- ► Check the applicability of fective the calibration foil: Measure the "norm.
- Page 46 Display Possible causes Remedy ► • W002 Memory defective Contact customer service department. • W003 Instrument has automat- ically corrected an in- correct setting ► • W004 A process has been Repeat process if neces- aborted (e.g. calibra- sary. tion aborted). ►...
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Page 47: Technical Data
The memory content is preserved even when there is no voltage supply. Measurement inter- More than 70 measurements per minute PERMASCOPE MP0 and PERMASCOPE MP0-FP - specific technical data Application Thickness measurement of non-magnetic or electrical- ly non-conductive coatings on magnetic metals such as steel or iron (Fe). - Page 48 PERMASCOPE MP0 and PERMASCOPE MP0-FP - specific technical data Measurement 0 - 2500 μm / 98.43 mils range Trueness (in rela- 1000 ... 1100 μm: ≤ 1.5 μm tion to factory cali- 1100 ... 1000 μm: ≤ 1.5 % of nominal value bration standards 1000 ...
- Page 49 50 ... 2050 μm: ≤ 0.25 μm calibration stand- 50 ... 2000 μm: ≤ 0.5 % of measurement reading ards of FISCHER, 5 0.97 ... 71.97 mils: ≤ 0.01 mils single measure- 1.97 ... 78.74 mils: ≤ 0.5 % of meas. reading...
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Page 50: Ordering Information
Ordering information Instruments Order no. PERMASCOPE MP0 605-361 PERMASCOPE MP0-FP 605-362 DUALSCOPE MP0 605-360 Standard scope of supply: instrument case; instrument encased in an impact protective cover; 2 batteries; metal test plate(s) NF/FE or/and ISO/NF (de- pending on the instrument version); calibration foil (about 75 μm (2.95 mils));... -
Page 51: Index
Index Electrical equipment, safety information Ambient conditions Evaluation Areas of application Audible signal Factory setting Automatic rotating display reset the instrument to factory setting Automatic switch-off Free running mode Backlight Instrument automatic switch-off Calibration intended use cancel locking Instrument parts delete delete (user) master calibration Intended use... - Page 52 Measurement readings Unlock calibration functions delete all saving Warnings, indication Multifunctional keys Normalised countrate Normalization Ordering information Power off automatically Power on Repair Resetting the instrument to factory setting Result Safety information Save measurement readings Scan mode Signal LED Single readings Store readings Switching off Switching on...
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