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USER'S MANUAL
V7 / V9
750 50 0042 03

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL V7 / V9 750 50 0042 03...
  • Page 3 Dear customer, congratulations for choosing a TRIMOS measuring instrument. For more than 40 years, our products have built up an excellent reputation in terms of quality, accuracy and longevity. For full satisfaction with the present product, we recommend to read this user’s manual carefully.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Important Information ....................5 Security Symbols ......................5 General Warnings ....................... 5 2. Instrument Description ...................... 6 V7 ..........................6 V9 ..........................8 3. Setting up .......................... 10 Packing List ......................10 Setting-up ......................... 11 4. Getting Started........................13 Start-up ........................13 Displacement Modes: Manual/Motorized ...............
  • Page 5 15.3 Recycling of Electronic Components ..............75 15.4 Complaints / Repairs ....................75 15.5 Agents ........................75 16. Technical Specifications ....................76 16.1 V7 ..........................76 16.2 V9 ..........................78 17. Declaration of Conformity ....................80 750 50 0042 03...
  • Page 6 User's Manual 750 50 0042 03...

  • Page 7: Safety Regulations

    Important Information In order to prevent any damages due to wrong manipulation, please carefully read the following instructions. TRIMOS will not accept any responsibility in case of damages caused by inadequate use not in line with the present manual. Security Symbols...

  • Page 8: Instrument Description

    User's Manual INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2.1.1 2.1.3 2.1.2 750 50 0042 03...
  • Page 9 V7 / V9 2.1.1 Instrument Upper probe holder Screw for the adjustment of the floating probe suspension Handle for carriage displacement Transport safety screw for locking of probe suspension (chromium plated) Lower probe holder Insert holder Measuring insert Operating handle for the displacement of the instrument Button for activation of air cushion and programmable functions keys (§...
  • Page 10 User's Manual 2.2.1 2.2.3 2.2.2 750 50 0042 03...
  • Page 11 V7 / V9 2.2.1 Instrument Upper probe holder Lever for the adjustment of the floating probe suspension Handle for carriage displacement Transport safety screw for locking of probe suspension (chromium plated) Lower probe holder Measuring insert Operating handle for the displacement of the instrument Button for activation of air cushion and programmable functions keys (§...

  • Page 12: Setting Up

    User's Manual SETTING UP Packing List The standard packing of the instrument includes the following elements: Instrument with display unit and connection cable (HDMI) Measuring insert Setting gauge Charging unit Protection cover User's manual Calibration certificate While unpacking, carry the instrument by lifting if by its displacement handle and body.

  • Page 13: Setting-Up

    V7 / V9 Setting-up After unpacking, prepare the instrument as follows: Clean the pads positioned underneath the base using a clean cloth, slightly dampened with alcohol. Position the instrument with care on a clean measuring plate. Mount the display unit on its support using the 2 screws.
  • Page 14 User's Manual Slide the measuring insert into the holder and lock it, using the knob. Take care to position the eccentric probes correctly. Release the transport safety screw. Check / adjust the floating probe suspension balancing (§ 14.2). If the instrument does not switch on or in case of low battery level, proceed to a full loading of the batteries (plug in the charging unit to the instrument).

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Start-up Switch on the instrument by pressing the On/Off button for 2 seconds. > 2s Displacement Modes: Manual/Motorized V7 & V9 instruments can be used in manual or motorized mode. 4.2.1 Manual Displacement Mode Activation of manual The manual displacement of the carriage is carried out mode with the help of the handle.
  • Page 16 User's Manual Motorised displacement is carried out with the help of 2 buttons placed behind the handwheel or in some cases the touchscreen. Rapid Displacement Button for upward A prolonged press on one of the buttons causes a rapid displacement movement in the chosen direction.

  • Page 17: Reference And Probe Constant

    V7 / V9 Reference and Probe Constant After starting-up, the display will ask for the reference position. Move the measuring carriage slowly across the mark indicating the reference position with the help of the handle for carriage displacement (the acquisition of reference is carried out by displacing the carriage upwards).
  • Page 18 User's Manual Use the setting gauge supplied with the instrument to carry out this operation. Note: A different setting gauge may be used. In this case, its dimension must be configured in the set-up menu (§ 13.2). Move the measuring insert downwards (use the handwheel for the displacement of the measuring carriage) until it touches the surface and an acoustic signal confirms the measurement (=probing).

  • Page 19: Display Structure

    V7 / V9 DISPLAY STRUCTURE The display has 4 main areas: Status bar Status bar Working parameters Measured values Measured values These show the units measured and the position of the carriage Display modes Display modes These display the results history (buffer) or a customised graphic help.

  • Page 20: Main Measurement Functions

    User's Manual MAIN MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS Height Measurements H1 = Height measurement downwards ( ) H2 = Height measurement upwards ( ) H12 = Chain dimensions On starting-up, the instrument is in height measurement mode. If the instrument is not in this mode, select height measurement mode.

  • Page 21: Diameter And Centreline Measurement

    V7 / V9 Diameter and Centreline Measurement D = Diameter measurement ( C = Centreline measurement ( Set the display at zero or at a preset value with the measuring insert probing a reference surface (see § 7.1 and § 7.2).
  • Page 22 User's Manual 4a. Probe a point near the reversal point on the side opposite the diameter (3). Move the instrument (or the part) laterally to determine the reversal point (4). Diameter and centreline values are displayed on the 1 and 2 lines of the display respectively.

  • Page 23: Min, Max And Delta Modes

    V7 / V9 Min, Max and Delta Modes Delta Max = Measurement of maximum value ( Min = Measurement of minimum value ( Delta = Difference between Max and Min ( Delta Measurements in modes have always to be taken with the probe being in contact with the surface.
  • Page 24 User's Manual 6.3.1 Measuring in Min or Max Mode Select function. The corresponding indicator shows the activated mode. Probe the surface to be measured and displace the insert or the part along the portion to be analysed. The upper line of the display shows the current position, the lower line shows the extreme position of minimum or maximum reached respectively.

  • Page 25: Additional Functions

    V7 / V9 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Zero Setting of the Display In height measuring mode a zero setting will be done on the last surface measured by pressing the zero setting key. In diameter / centreline mode a zero setting will be done on the last centreline distance measured.

  • Page 26: Selection Of The Measuring Unit

    User's Manual 7.2.3 Activation of References and Preset It is possible to activate the 9 references independently. A preset value can be programmed for each of them. > 2 s In order to display the corresponding menu, press on the Preset key for over 2 seconds.

  • Page 27: Resolution

    V7 / V9 Resolution To modify the display resolution, press the key shown alongside. Buffer Management Each measurement is stored in the buffer. It can contain 9999 values. 7.5.1 Deleting Values from the Buffer Deleting the last value from the buffer To delete the last value from the buffer, press the key shown alongside.
  • Page 28 User's Manual 7.5.2 Backing up the Buffer Saving values from the buffer The buffer can be exported to a USB key. To do this, press the symbol shown alongside and connect the USB key to one of the ports of the display. The drive appears on the screen.

  • Page 29: Probe Constant

    V7 / V9 Probe Constant 7.6.1 Recording of the Probe Constant To check and memorise the probe constant, press the key shown alongside and follow the same sequence as for "Setting into operation" (§ 4.3, points 2 to 7). Note: The current constant value is shown on the first line of the display by pressing this key once.

  • Page 30: Difference Between The Last 2 Measurements

    User's Manual Difference Between the Last 2 Measurements Distances: D1 = Between 2 centrelines D2 = Between 2 heights D3 = Between 2 values Min-Min, Min-Max or Max-Max D12 = Between centreline and height D13 = Between centreline and Min or Max D23 = Between height and Min or Max By pressing the difference key, the distance between the 2 last height measurements, centreline measurements,...
  • Page 31 V7 / V9 Difference between the 2 extreme peak values This function calculates the difference between the 2 extreme peak values of measurements selected from the buffer. Average between selected values The average between 2 or more measurements selected from the buffer is calculated and displayed with this function.

  • Page 32: Average Of The Last 2 Measurements

    User's Manual Average of the Last 2 Measurements Averages: M1 = Between 2 centrelines M2 = Between 2 heights M3 = Between Min et Max M12 = Between centreline and height M13 = Between centreline and Min or Max M23 = Between height and Min or Max By pressing this key, the average between the 2 last height measurements, centreline measurements, Min or Max measurements is determined.

  • Page 33: Distance And Centreline Measurement

    V7 / V9 7.10 Distance and Centreline Measurement D1 = Internal distance C1 = Centreline corresponding to D1 D2 = Distance between 2 sides of same direction C2 = Centreline corresponding to D2 D3 = External distance C3 = Centreline corresponding to D3...

  • Page 34: Angle (And Cone) Measurements

    User's Manual 7.11 Angle (and cone) Measurements This function measures the angle of a side or of a cone in relation to the measuring table. For this measurement, a support part and a gauge block are required. Call the angle measurement function by pressing on the key shown alongside: Take the first measurement with the support part (in grey) placed against the base of the probe and the...
  • Page 35 V7 / V9 Perform a probing measurement on the measuring table. Measure the gauge block. Note: Dimension of the gauge block can be recorded in the instrument parameters (see § 13.2). This measurement step and the previous one are then deleted.

  • Page 36: Tolerance Limits

    User's Manual 7.12 Tolerance Limits This mode is used to measure parts in series and compare a height, diameter and/or a centreline as well as a Min or Max with pre-programmed permitted dimensions. Colours in the buffer indicate whether or not the tolerances are respected.

  • Page 37: Display Modes Of The Height Measurements

    V7 / V9 7.12.2 Using the Tolerance Limits 1. Activate the tolerance mode by pressing the key. The function symbol is then displayed in the status bar. 2. For each height, diameter or centreline measurement for which tolerances have been activated, the corresponding buffer line is displayed in a colour corresponding to the result.

  • Page 38: Probe Holder Change

    User's Manual 7.14 Probe Holder Change This function allows to pass from one probe holder to the other while keeping the same origin. Procedure: 1. Before taking out the insert probe a reference surface of centreline and activate the probe holder change mode.

  • Page 39: Shrinking Factor

    V7 / V9 7.15 Shrinking Factor A shrinking factor can be entered here, for example for measuring injection moulds. This function allows in general "distending" or "shrinking" the measuring system by a defined factor. 1. To enter a shrinking factor, press the key shown alongside for 2 seconds.

  • Page 40: Inversion Of The Measuring Direction

    User's Manual 7.16 Inversion of the Measuring Direction It is possible to invert the measuring direction to obtain positive measuring values downwards. This function is mainly used when the part to be measured is higher than the measuring range of the instrument. Procedure: 1.

  • Page 41: Perpendicularity Measurements

    V7 / V9 PERPENDICULARITY MEASUREMENTS Before taking any perpendicularity measurements, the carriage must be blocked. With Test Indicator 1. Place a test indicator in the probe holder. 2. Lightly press the lever of the indicator against the side to be measured and set the zero.
  • Page 42 User's Manual The required accessories are: Perpendicularity probe V7-400, V7-700, V9-400 and V9-700: TA-MS-101 (ref. 276 940001 001)  V7-1100 and V9-1100: TA-MS-102 (ref. 276 940001 002)  V7-1800: TA-MS-104 (ref. 609 02 021)  Holder for perpendicularity probe TA-MS-104 (ref. 609 02 021) ...
  • Page 43 V7 / V9 4. Call the perpendicularity measurement function by pressing on the key shown alongside. The following menu is displayed: a) Start/Pause b) Stop c) Display trend curves d) Print data e) Save data f) Exit 5. To start the perpendicularity measurement, press the Start key.
  • Page 44 User's Manual Stop 7. When displacement ends, press on the key. The display freezes and shows the perpendicularity (X) on the first line of the display and the distance (Z) on the second line. Note: In motorised mode, the carriage will stop moving as Stop soon as the key will be pressed.
  • Page 45 V7 / V9 8.2.3 Printing the Perpendicularity Curve Serial printing and PC When serial and PC printing is enabled, the X and Z values are sent simultaneously via the USB and RS232 ports each time the Print key is pressed. When automatic transfer of data is enabled, X and Z values are sent in series throughout the measurement.

  • Page 46: Coordinate Measurements (2D)

    User's Manual 2-COORDINATE MEASUREMENTS (2D) This function offers 2D measurements of bores or shafts placed on one surface. The position is determined in the drawing of the measured parts based on a Cartesian or Polar reference system along with their diameters. Between the measurements along the Z-axis and those along the X-axis, the part is tilted in an anti- clockwise direction, seen from the instrument.

  • Page 47: Acquisition Of Points

    V7 / V9 Acquisition of Points Acquisition along Z-axis Directly after starting-up, measure the bores in the order of numbering according to the diameter and centreline measurement procedure. All the bores are displayed along the Z-axis. Its symbol is displayed in green to the bottom left of the axes system.

  • Page 48: Display Management

    User's Manual Display Management 9.3.1 Zoom Zoom The buttons located on the top right hand side of the axis system are used for zooming in and zooming out. Zoom The following function is used to redefine all the bores on the screen.

  • Page 49: Transformations Of The Axis System

    V7 / V9 Transformations of the Axis System 9.4.1 Translation of the System of Coordinates Translation of the origin to the centre of a bore 1. Select the bore 2. Press the translation key Note: Each change in the axis system is marked by a symbol located under the zoom buttons.
  • Page 50 User's Manual Alignment of X-axis on 2 bore centres 1. Select the 2 bores with which the X-axis should be aligned 2. Press the rotation key Alignment of Z-axis on 2 bore centres 1. Select the 2 bores with which the X-axis should be aligned 2.

  • Page 51: Measurements And Analyses

    V7 / V9 Measurements and Analyses 9.5.1 Measurements of Angles Angle between 3 points 1. Select the 3 bores (in the order desired!) 2. Press the 3-point angle key 3. The angle is displayed on the screen #: No. of points...
  • Page 52 User's Manual 9.5.2 Distance Between 2 Points 1. Select 2 bores 2. Press the distance measurement key 3. Distance between the two points is displayed on the screen No. of points Straight line distance ∆X: Distance projected on X ∆Z: Distance projected on Z 9.5.3 Alignment of Points 1.

  • Page 53: Editing, Adding And Deleting Points

    V7 / V9 Editing, Adding and Deleting Points 9.6.1 Adding a Measured Point To add one or more points press the key shown alongside. The symbol is displayed in green to the bottom left of the axes system. New points are acquired in the same manner as described in §...
  • Page 54 User's Manual 9.6.3 Editing a Point The function shown alongside helps in editing the last selected point, i.e. it can modify its no., its coordinates and its diameter. 9.6.4 Deleting a Point To delete one or more points, select the point(s) to be deleted and press the key shown alongside.

  • Page 55: Quit The 2D Mode

    V7 / V9 Backing up the data Coordinates of the bores can be backed up in a USB key. To do this, press the symbol shown alongside and connect the USB key to one of the ports of the display.

  • Page 56: Measurement Sequences

    User's Manual MEASUREMENT SEQUENCES A measurement sequence is a series of programmed actions that allow the measurement of parts in series. Heights, diameters and centerline distances can be toleranced. The operating principle is as follows: Programming The first part is measured normally (heights, diameters, centerline distances, reference points, etc ...).

  • Page 57: Programming A Sequence

    V7 / V9 10.2 Programming a Sequence Programming a new measurement sequence starts with pressing the next button. Then just make the measurements exactly as if the instrument was used normally. Each action is stored and displayed as a program step.
  • Page 58 User's Manual 10.2.4 Waiting Time and Hold-Point Standard waiting time between measurements When executing a sequence in motorized mode, the movement pauses between measurements. This waiting time can be set by pressing the next key for 2 seconds. >2 s The time entered is valid for the entire program as well as for future programs.

  • Page 59: Running A Sequence

    V7 / V9 10.3 Running a Sequence 10.3.1 Loading To load a previously recorded sequence, press the next key. Select the sequence to execute in the list and confirm with the load key. Note: If a sequence has just been created, this step can be ignored.

  • Page 60: Special Features Of The Programming Mode

    User's Manual 10.3.3 End of Measurement Cycle At the end of the sequence it is asked to validate or not the results. Pressing the key saves the results in the active batch. Cancel Pressing the button does not save the results. 10.3.4 New Measurement A new measurement cycle is restarted by pressing the Start...

  • Page 61: Statistical Analysis Of Results

    V7 / V9 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF RESULTS 11.1 Start Statistical analysis is based on the results of a batch recorded during a measurement sequence. To analyse a batch, call the statistical analysis menu by pressing the following button. The functions available are: 1.
  • Page 62 User's Manual By double clicking on a batch line (nominal value), it is possible to view the results of all recorded measurements. 11.2.2 Statistical Values The statistical values are displayed for each nominal value of the batch. These are displayed as page header with their tolerance (UTL &...
  • Page 63 V7 / V9 Process center capability index − σ − σ % Def − Percentage of faulty parts Xmin Minimum value stored Xmax Maximum value stored ∑ − Standard deviation (based on a sample) − σ σ X – 3 Lower control or influence limit σ...

  • Page 64: Quit The Statistic Analysis Mode

    User's Manual 11.2.3 Histogram Presentation of the results by nominal value in the form of a histogram. It is admitted that the values are distributed according to the normal law. This allows the drawing of the probability density curve (also called Gauss curve). 11.2.4 Control Chart The control chart represents the evolution of the results according to the nominal value and its tolerances.

  • Page 65: Sending Data And Printing

    V7 / V9 SENDING DATA AND PRINTING 12.1 Connectors The instrument offers the following communication ports: 1 x USB B This connector is placed at the back of the display unit. It allows connection to a PC for the transmission of data.

  • Page 66: Data Transfer Via Usb B

    Cable USB A-B connection cable: TA-EL-013 (ref. 332 02 0001) Software The TrimosDataTransfer software is freely available on www.trimos.com, in the corresponding product section. Data transfer procedure 1. Start TrimosDataTransfer 2. Connect the instrument to the PC with TA-EL-013 cable and wait for the connection to be established 3.

  • Page 67: Data Transfer Via Rs232

    Wireless connection to a PC Wireless data transmission system TA-EL-022 Software The TrimosDataTransfer software is available free of charge at www.trimos.com in the relevant product section. Any other RS232 communication software (Vmux, Hyperterminal, WinWedge etc.) can be used. Data transfer procedure 1.

  • Page 68: Data Transfer To A Usb Printer

    User's Manual 12.5 Data Transfer to a USB Printer 12.5.1 Data Transfer to a USB Printer Connection to a USB printer Connection to a USB printer allows printing the buffer, the perpendicularity curve or the table of coordinates of a 2D measurement.
  • Page 69 V7 / V9 4. In "Properties", select "Use the IP address as given alongside". 192.168.100.4 Enter the IP address: then confirm with the Tab key. Confirm with OK and close 5. Open a Web browser and then enter the IP address of 192.168.100.3:631...

  • Page 70: Configuration

    User's Manual CONFIGURATION The configuration menu opens with a long press on the Logo key. >2 s 13.1 Page 1 1. Date: Year / Month / Day 2. Time: Hours / Minutes / Seconds 3. Brightness of the screen when the charger is connected 4.
  • Page 71 V7 / V9 13.3 Page 3 The buttons I and II of the displacement handle can be programmed with various measuring functions. Zero setting (§ 7.1) Preset (§ 7.2.2) Sending data and printing (§ 12) Button I: Motorised movement upwards...
  • Page 72 User's Manual 13.5 Page 5 21. Activation of manual temperature compensation. When this function is activated, the measured value is compensated according to the instrument and part temperatures and their expansion coefficient. The displayed value is brought to a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).

  • Page 73: Adjustments

    V7 / V9 ADJUSTMENTS 14.1 Configuration diameter measurements "SMART REVERSE" The Smart Reverse function facilitates the measurement of diameter and makes it more efficient and playful. By activating this function, the user is visually warned by a colour "flash" on the screen as well as by a specific acoustic signal that the reversal point has been reached.

  • Page 74: Adjustment Of Floating Probe Suspension Balancing

    (upwards and downwards), it is necessary to adjust the balancing of the floating probe suspension according to the probe in use. The adjustment Wheel (V7) or lever (V9) of the floating suspension (1) allows compensating the weight of the probe in use.

  • Page 75: Air Cushion

    V7 / V9 14.3 Air Cushion The use of the air cushion facilitates the displacement of the instrument on the granite plate. The activation of the air cushion lifts the instrument at some µm. The air cushion is not only used for the displacement of the instrument in general but also when performing measurements (e.g.

  • Page 76: After Sales Service

    15.1 Replacement of Battery Block When the instrument autonomy is not sufficient any more, the battery block must be replaced : 1. Get a battery block from your TRIMOS agent (TRIMOS ref.: 3704 0022). 2. Open the lid at the back of the display.

  • Page 77: Recycling Of Electronic Components

    15.4 Complaints / Repairs In case of problems, please contact your local TRIMOS agent. For any transport, use the original packing or an adequate one. 15.5 Agents You can find the official TRIMOS agents list on the website www.trimos.com. 750 50 0042 03...

  • Page 78: Technical Specifications

    User's Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16.1 V7 L: depends on the measuring insert used 750 50 0042 03...
  • Page 79 V7 / V9 1100 1800 1110 1810 Measuring range mm (in) (16) (28) (44) (71) 1023 1422 2122 Application range mm (in) (28) (40) (56) (83) 2 + L(mm)/400 2.5 + L(mm)/300 Max. permissible errors, B µm 1 (Ø: 2) Repeatability, R µm...
  • Page 80 User's Manual 16.2 V9 L: depends on the measuring insert used 750 50 0042 03...
  • Page 81 V7 / V9 1100 406 (16) 710 (28) 1109 (43) Measuring range mm (in) 724 (28) 1028 (40) 1427 (56) Application range mm (in) 1.2 + L(mm)/1000 Max. permissible errors, B µm 0.4 (Ø: 1) Repeatability, R µm Max deviation from perpendicularity, S µm...

  • Page 82: Declaration Of Conformity

    User's Manual DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TRIMOS déclare que les instruments de mesure TRIMOS erklärt, dass die Messgeräte TRIMOS declares that the measuring instruments V7 & V9 sont conformes aux directives suivantes : mit folgenden Richtlinien übereinstimmen :...

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