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FISCHER ISOSCOPE DMP30 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Gauges for coating thickness measurement DELTASCOPE® DMP30 ISOSCOPE® DMP30 DUALSCOPE® DMP40...
  • Page 2 Industriestraße 21 www.helmut-fischer.com D-71069 Sindelfingen mail@helmut-fischer.com 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 Institut für Elektronik und Messtechnik DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration lab accredited for certified mass per unit...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..........Safety Warnings and icons used .
  • Page 4 ......... . . Measure Notes on measuring .
  • Page 5 ........Batch management 13.1 Assigning/changing batch names ....... . 88 13.2 Copying a batch .
  • Page 6 DMP30 / DMP40...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety ► Refer to the safety information before starting-up this gauge in order to avoid damage to property or personal injury. ► Keep this manual in a safe place to be able to refer to any necessary descrip- tions at a later date. Warnings and icons used ATTENTION Indicates a danger that can lead to damage or destruction of the product.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Intended use The gauge is intended solely for the measurement of coating thicknesses. The measurement system (gauge and probe) is designed for operation under the fol- lowing environmental conditions: Indoor and outdoor operation  Operation outside potentially explosive areas only! ...
  • Page 9 ATTENTION – Damage due to high temperature When exposed to sunshine, the areas behind glass windows (e.g. in a car) can easily reach temperatures in excess of +50 °C (+122 °F). This can cause damage to the gauge. Do not keep or store the gauge and accessories behind glass panes, or near to heat sources such as radiators etc.! ATTENTION –...

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Repairs

    ► Do not continue to use the battery if you notice any changes such as discoloration, deformation or damage to the outer casing. ► Replace the battery if it is not charged after the usual charging time. The usual charging time can be found in the technical data.

  • Page 11: Limitation Of Liability

    Limitation of liability The manufacturer accepts no liability and no responsibility for the precision, conclu- sions, and interpretation of the measurement results. Only continuous monitoring of the measurement devices by the user can guarantee the continued precision of mea- surements. The manufacturer accepts no liability or responsibility for consequential damage caused by the use of incorrect measured readings.

  • Page 12: Scope Of Supply

    USB cable type C to type A, 1 m (39.4 ")  Safety information and quick guide  Gauge case  Fischer-Bluetooth stick  Gauge Battery compartment lid, Bluetooth in- terface Light strip for displaying the mea- sured reading acquisition, specifica-...

  • Page 13: Overview Of Signals

    Setting values faster • Measure once on the surface. You can use this value to set the desired value faster. • Press and hold the arrow keys longer. Overview of signals If all signal functions in the gauge are activated, the gauge reports the following states: Beeps Short beep = measured reading acquisition complete, second beep in addition...
  • Page 14 Calls up the calibration (calibration routine) from the Measurement view Moves the cursor using the arrow keys • Moves the selection marking • Increases/decreases the numerical value displayed Calls up the Delete function Opens another menu page Scrolls, displays the next page •...

  • Page 15: Measurement View

    Measurement view NF/FE Currently measured coating/base Batch 001 material combination, NF/FE or NC/ 47.3 49.0 Batch name µm Specification limits 44.5 Reading currently being measured Statistical values 46.8 1.81 Key assignment line (example: delete 44.9 48.5 function, block statistics, calibration BLOCK function) Example of the Measurement...
  • Page 16 Red icon: the gauge cannot communicate with the inserted Bluetooth stick. In- sert the Fischer-Bluetooth stick. Gray icon: the socket in the gauge for the Fischer-Bluetooth stick is empty, but the Bluetooth function is switched on. Free Running measuring mode active...
  • Page 17 Counted Average scan mode active Measured reading acquisition until the probe is lifted off, storage of the arith- metic mean over the acquired measured readings Indicates a block closure, appears with the last measured reading of the block Offset function is active The automatic storing of measured readings is deactivated On/Off switch, –...

  • Page 18: Menus - Function Overview

    V[%] Coefficient of variation, percentage variation of a series of measurements, standard deviation in terms of the mean value , a sudden change in the coefficient of variation indicates a change in process conditions n<USL Number of measured readings per block or batch below the lower specifi- cation limit n>OGW Number of measured readings per block or batch above the upper specifi-...
  • Page 19 Batch Modify > Meas. unit  Sets the unit of measurement Batch Modify > Block Size  Activates automatic block formation and set the block size Batch Modify > Offset  Sets the offset value Batch Modify > More Settings > Measure Mode ...
  • Page 20 • Check Calibration Starts the checking procedure for the selected calibration • Lock Calibration Locks the selected calibration, possible only with a pre-defined lock code • Shortened course Activates a semi-automatic calibration routine • Reset Deletes all coating thickness correction values from the selected calibration •...

  • Page 21: Statistical Characteristic Variables

    • Preset rounding Number of decimal places for the values displayed, default for creating the batch • Define Lock Code/Delete Lock Code Activates/deactivates the lock code for locking the calibration Gauge Settings > Probe - Menu  • Probe Raw Values Test menu with display of probe raw data •...
  • Page 22 dard deviation (s) relative to the mean value ( ). The coefficient of variation is a char- acteristic process constant. A sudden change in the coefficient of variation indicates a change in process conditions. Min – Low. Value Lowest measured reading in a batch or block. Max –...

  • Page 23: Technical Data

    Description With these gauge models you measure coating thicknesses easily, quickly, non- destructively and with the precision that is typical for all Fischer instruments. This gauge family contains gauges for measurement on ferrous, electrically con- ductive base material, or both base material models.
  • Page 24 Applications Examples DELTASCOPE ISOSCOPE DUALSCOPE SR-SCOPE DMP30 DMP30 DMP40 DMP30 Base material steel or iron (FE) Zn, Cr, Cu coating on steel or iron  (NF/FE)   Paint, varnish, plastic coating on  steel or iron (NC/FE) Base material electrically conductive (NF) Paint, varnish, plastic coating on ...
  • Page 25 Grouping measured readings Block (group) size can be set between 1 and 1000 single readings Storage of measured readings Can be disabled Measurement unit µm, mm, mils, µinch or customized unit (definable, related to µm), selectable Limit Monitoring Can be disabled;...
  • Page 26 Calibration For a correct measurement of the coating thickness, the gauge must detect the properties (permeability, electrical conductivity, geometry) of the test piece. This adjustment is carried out by a calibration. Furthermore, the gauge contains a function for semi-automatic calibration. Calibration method Adjustment of the measuring system (gauge and connected probe) to geometri- cal form and base material of the test piece (= Zero point determination) and ad-...
  • Page 27 Ways of air reference value acquisition During measurement, the air reference value is used to reference the zero point determination. Regular measurement of the air reference value is necessary to achieve high measurement accuracy. This is done automatically in the measure- ment mode Single Reading when the probe is lifted off from the surface.
  • Page 28 USB     via Bluetooth®     only with Fischer Bluetooth® stick Data export via Tactile Suite to     Excel® (online, offline) Data retrieval from Tactile Suite, batches, single readings, batch ...
  • Page 29  probes for special customer-specific applications The Fischer probe program encompasses nearly 100 probes designed to ensure optimal results with highest accuracy for the widest range of measurement ap- plications. At factory each individual probe is adjusted at several reference points with the greatest care to ensure the highest possible degree of trueness.
  • Page 30 Energy saving for longest battery life  Automatic gauge switch-off after a preset time period w i t h o u t operation  (key use, data transfer or measurement acquisition) Automatic dimming of the display brightness after a preset time period ...
  • Page 31 Connections 2 USB female jacks, type C  USB 3.1, 900 mA/5 V=, at gauge bottom: for connecting digital Fischer probe  for fast charging the Li-Ion rechargeable battery in the gauge  USB 3.1, 500 mA/5 V=, at gauge top: for charging the Li-Ion rechargeable ...
  • Page 32 10-pin con- 1007336 nection plug Gauge support stand 1008201 USB C cable, type C to A, 1 m (39.4 ") 1008215 Fischer Bluetooth® stick 1008864 Bluetooth v 4.0. LE, transmit power up to -27 dBm Li-Ion rechargeable battery 1008303 model RRC1130...
  • Page 33 You must order the probe separately. Choose the right probe for your individual ap- plication from our comprehensive probe portfolio. Call us, we are gladly support you with the selection. Technical Data DMP30 / DMP40...

  • Page 34: Guide

    Guide All relevant settings for measuring the coating thick- NF/FE Batch 001 ness of a coated specimen and the measured read- 47.3 ings themselves are saved in the gauge in a file. i49.0 Such a file is called a batch. In order to measure, you must assign to the batch a calibration (reference) µm that is saved in the connected probe.

  • Page 35: Rechargeable Battery

    Rechargeable battery This chapter contains important instructions on handling, changing and charging the battery. CAUTION – when handling the battery Improper handling of the battery can cause the battery to overheat, leak or burst. ► Use only batteries specified by the manufacturer to operate this gauge: Type RRC 1130 (3.8 V, 14.47 Wh, scope of supply) ►...
  • Page 36 To change the battery Make sure the battery is the right way round! What you can do next Charge the battery using the charger (available from Fischer as an accessory)  for battery type RRC 1130 Continue the measurement ...

  • Page 37: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery ATTENTION –Make sure the charging power is correct Whether you use a standard travel charger or an external charger, always make that the battery is charged to the correct power: Nominal voltage: 3.8 V= Nominal capacity: 3880 mA, 14.7 Wh max.
  • Page 38 USB-C plug of charging cable Alternative 2 – charge the battery using an external charger for model  RRC1130 (available from Fischer as an accessory). a Switch off the gauge, b Remove the battery from the gauge, c Refer to the safety Information on page 29.

  • Page 39: Connecting/Replacing Probe

    Connecting/replacing probe Every probe has its own identifier, consisting of a probe code (e.g. D-FN) and the se- rial number. Each time a batch (measuring application, application) is created, the probe identifier is automatically saved as well. This ensures that for the open batch, a measurement can be performed only using the probe that has the same identifier as the one saved in the open batch.
  • Page 40 Probe Analog probes (F…) with 12-pin connecting plug via DMP-F probe adapter  (1007336, available from Fischer as an accessory) • To attach the DMP-F probe adapter to the gauge. DMP-F probe adapter •...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Probe - Connecting A Different Probe

    Replacing the probe – connecting a different probe You can replace a defective probe with a new probe of the same type or connect a different probe type to the one previously used. ATTENTION – Data loss If a new probe is assigned to a batch, all previous measured readings of the batch will be lost since the measured readings previously stored in the batch were measured using a different probe and a different calibration.
  • Page 42 3. Open the most recently opened batch: 4. The Reassign probe? menu page appears. The menu page displays the probe identifiers of the two probes: the old one previously assigned to the batch, and the connected new probe. 5. Assign the connected probe to the batch: OK. A message tells you that a calibration still needs to be assigned to the open batch.

  • Page 43: Settings For Measurement

    Settings for measurement In order to measure, you need to create and open a batch (measuring file). Settings, such as those for the measurement procedure are saved in the batch, e.g. specifica- tion limit monitoring and grouping of measured readings in measurement blocks during the measurement and in measuring mode.

  • Page 44: Opening A Batch

    Creating a new batch by copying You use the Copy function to create a batch by copying a selected batch. Apart from the measured readings and the batch name, the batch copy contains all the settings of the batch copy template. ►...

  • Page 45: Activating/Deactivating Automatic Block Formation

    2. Set the specification limit: select specification limit > OK > set desired value > Repeat step 2 for the second specification limit, provided you have selected Both in step 1. 3. Exit the menu: , the settings are now made In the Measurement view, lines with the entered specification limits appear above and below the measured reading or a line appears below the measured reading with the entered limit value.

  • Page 46: Activating/Deactivating Offset Function

    To deactivate automatic block formation > Batch Modify > OK > Block Size > OK > Generate autom. > OK. Parameter is deactivated: 2. Exit menu: , automatic block formation is deactivated. Activating/deactivating offset function You can correct the measured reading by a pre-defined offset value. The actual mea- sured reading less the offset value is displayed.

  • Page 47: Selecting Measuring Mode

    Selecting measuring mode You can specify how the measured readings are to be acquired and displayed. Single Readings (default mode) Measured reading acquisition after the probe is placed on the surface. The measured readings are automatically saved in the batch (measurement file), provided the Save Readings function is activated.
  • Page 48 parameter (time interval) set in Scan measuring mode, a measured reading is acquired every x seconds as the surface is being scanned. After n measured readings, automatic measured reading acquisition stops. The measurement cy- cle is repeated when the probe is applied again. The setting for the number of measured readings per block in the Block Size is used as the number of mea- sured readings.

  • Page 49: Save Measured Readings On/Off

    Save measured readings on/off You can specify whether the measured readings are automatically saved in the open batch. Function activated (default mode) The measured reading is automatically saved in the open batch with every measured reading acquisition. Function deactivated The measured readings are automatically saved in the open batch only temporarily. When a different batch is called or the gauge is switched off, the measured readings are lost.

  • Page 50: Assigning A Different Calibration To The Opened Batch

    To achieve a high measurement accuracy, the air reference value has to be mea- sured on a regular basis. You can choose between automatic (dynamic) and manual (static) acquisition of the air reference value: Dynamic (default mode) Dynamic, automatic acquisition of the air value each time the probe is lifted off the surface.
  • Page 51 To assign a different calibration to the open batch ► > Batch Modify > OK > More Settings > OK > Calibration Assign > OK > select the desired calibration from the list > OK A different calibration has now been assigned. DMP30 / DMP40 Settings for measurement...

  • Page 52: Measure

    Measure Notes on measuring The information for precision (remaining deviations from precision to mea-  sured reading) and repeatability (repeated standard deviation) applies for the ambient and reference piece temperatures at the time of the calibration. The values for precision and repeatability may be higher than the values indicated in the data sheet if the temperatures during the measurement deviate from the ambient and reference piece temperatures during the calibration.

  • Page 53: Handling The Probe

    For the following measurement situations, we recommend setting the acquisi-  tion of the air reference value to Static: • Measurements in cavities and pipes if the minimum lift off distance of 4 x the probe measurement range cannot be respected, •...
  • Page 54 In the event of an online data transfer during the measurement, connections  suitable for Tactile Suite are configured. During the measurement, you can also perform the following actions in the Measurement view Delete single/all measured readings or a measured reading lock that has not ...

  • Page 55: Measuring In Single Reading Measuring Mode - Procedure

    Measuring in single reading measuring mode - procedure Measuring on flat specimens - single-tip probe The display screens should be considered only as examples, the gauge default modes are required here for the measured reading acquisition, probe D-FN is shown as a typical example of our axial probes Position the gauge Measured reading ac- Lift off the probe...
  • Page 56 Measuring on flat specimens - two-tip probe The display screens should be considered only as examples, the gauge default modes are required here for the measured reading acquisition, probe D-F90-2t8 is shown as a typical example of a 2-tip probe Position the gauge Measured reading ac- Lift off the probe...

  • Page 57: Measuring In Free-Running Measuring Mode - Procedure

    Measuring in free-running measuring mode - procedure No measured readings are saved! Measuring on flat specimens The display screens should be considered only as examples, the gauge default modes are required here for the measured reading acquisition, probe D-FN is shown as a typical example of any probe Position the gauge Measured reading Lift off the probe...

  • Page 58: Measuring In Scan Measuring Mode - Procedure

    Measuring in scan measuring mode - procedure Measuring on flat specimens The display screens should be considered only as examples, the gauge default modes are required here for the measured reading acquisition, probe D-FN is shown as a typical example of any probe Position the gauge Measured reading Lift off the probe...

  • Page 59: Measuring With Manual Recording Of The Air Reference Value

    Measuring with manual recording of the air reference value If the minimum lift off distance of 4 x the probe measurement range cannot be main- tained when measuring in cavities and pipes, you can also record the air reference value manually at regular intervals. Before you start Air value recording is set to Static, ...

  • Page 60: Calibration

    Calibration The term "calibration" is used in this Operator's Manual as a general term for deter- mining the deviation from a reference value, adjustment and correction: calibration of the gauge using calibration standards to adapt the measuring system (gauge and probe) to the measuring application at hand.

  • Page 61: Overview Of Calibration Methods

    Position of the measuring position on the specimen, such as distance from the  edge, hole, platform, or step Surface roughness  Overview of calibration methods Zero (zero point, calibration step Zero) This is the simplest type of calibration and is used to calibrate the gauge to a refer- ence point, the base material, which is called zero here (zero point).

  • Page 62: Please Observe The Following Information On Calibration/Recalibration

    Please observe the following information on calibration/ recalibration The reference piece and specimen must have the same base material proper-  ties. The positions of the measuring position on the reference piece and on the spec-  imen to be measured must be roughly the same (curvature, distance from the edge, hole, platform, and step).

  • Page 63: Calibration - When Is It Necessary

    Calibration – when is it necessary? New calibration – when is it necessary? When there is a new specimen, the properties for which no calibration has yet  been created. In this case, you have to record the influencing variables with a new calibration in order to compensate for them when measuring.
  • Page 64 Before you start Refer to the notes on calibration,  The probe in which the calibration to be recalibrated is stored is connected to  the gauge. Reference piece and/or calibration foils are ready. You can find the parts you ...
  • Page 65 9.4.1 Calibration step Zero – Procedure Measure on the uncoated reference piece. Required material Base material FE: ferromagnetic material = FE = ferrous reference piece from  customer's own production, wit h ou t the coating to be measured; NF/FE dis- play screen Base material NF: non-ferromagnetic, electrically conductive material = NF = ...
  • Page 66 Display description – Zero calibration step NF/FE Base material currently being measured Calibration 003 (example FE) Name of calibration (example) Schematic illustration of the current cali- bration step Current calibration step Progress display of the calibration steps Zero (example: calibration step 1 current = cal- ibration step Zero) -0.05 n Current measured reading (example)
  • Page 67 9.4.2 Calibration step Std – procedure Measure on the calibration foil that is directly on top of the uncoated reference piece. Required material Base material, reference piece from customer's own production, w ith o ut the  coating to be measured already used during the Zero calibration step. Calibration foils with the desired thicknesses or from the scope of supply for ...
  • Page 68 4. Finish the calibration step Std 1: OK. 5. What would you like to do? ► Finish the calibration: 1 x The measuring system is now calibrated to the base material (Zero) and the part geometry as well as to a reference value (Std 1), the calibration is finished, the calibration menu with the calibration list appears in the display ►...

  • Page 69: Calling Up Information About The Calibration

    Calling up information about the calibration You can call up information for a selected calibration. Before you start The probe containing the calibration whose information you want to view is  connected to the gauge. If the calibration whose information you want to call up is locked, you need to ...

  • Page 70: Activating/Deactivating Semi-Automatic Calibration Routine

    Std 2 (NC/NF): 201 μm (example) Calibration on non-magnetizable base material (NF), indication of the foil thickness (nominal value) for foil 2 used for this calibration. Date / Time: 13.04.2022 10:23 (example): storage time of calibration Activating/deactivating semi-automatic calibration routine The Shortened course function activates a semi-automatic calibration routine for the selected calibration.

  • Page 71: Calibration - Reset

    4. Did you deactivate the lock function in step 2.? • Yes: Reactivate the lock function, function is activated: • No: Continue with step 5. 5. Exit the menu: , the function is now activated/deactivated. Calibration - reset You can reset a calibration and delete all the correction values (coating thickness) of the selected calibration.

  • Page 72: Creating New Calibration

    Creating new calibration In the following cases, you have to record the influencing variables with a new cali- bration in order to compensate for them when measuring. When there is a new specimen, the material properties, geometry and coating  thickness range for which no calibration has yet been created.

  • Page 73: Calibration - Assigning/Changing Names

    Calibration - assigning/changing names Assign a unique name to the calibration (calibration method, material designation, batch no., …), example: Z+1F EN AW 6082 or Z EN AW 6082. Keep in mind that many calibrations involving different calibration methods for different base materials can be stored in the probe/DMP-F probe adapter. A unique name makes it easier to select and assign the desired calibration to a batch.

  • Page 74: Checking The Precision Of A Calibration

    6. Did you deactivate the lock function in step 2.? • Yes: Reactivate the lock function: Function is activated: • No: Continue with step 7. 7. Exit the calibration menu: , the name has now been changed. 9.10 Checking the precision of a calibration The Check Calibration function checks during a control measurement whether the mean value of the control measurement matches the nominal value of the used foil within the measurement uncertainty (in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 98-3).
  • Page 75 Before you start The test parameters for the selected calibration are defined.  Defining the test settings, The probe is connected to the gauge containing the calibration you want to  check. Reference piece and a calibration standard (calibration foil) already used for ...
  • Page 76 • s: Standard deviation, determined from the measurements taken; red values are outside the tolerance limits • n: Number of measurements taken 6. Start the check: OK 7. An information page displays the following result: Calibration is OK The mean value of the control measurement matches the nominal value (= reference value) of the used calibration standard (calibration foil) within the measurement uncertainty (in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 98-3).

  • Page 77: Defining The Test Criteria For The Calibration Check

    9.11 Defining the test criteria for the calibration check You can perform a control measurement to check the precision of a selected calibra- tion. The check is based on the measurement uncertainty (tolerance) specified for the calibration standard (calibration foil) used during the control measurement. To be able to check a calibration, you have to enter for this calibration the measurement uncertainty or tolerance for the calibration standard you want to use for the check (control measurement).

  • Page 78: Lock Calibration

    • Rel. Tol., percentage value, example: ± 1.25 % • Uncertainty, example: expanded measurement uncertainty for an expansion factor k=2: ± 4.5 μm 5. Set the nominal value and the tolerance/measurement uncertainty for the cali- bration standard you intend to use for the check (control measurement) later: Reference Value >...

  • Page 79: Calibration - Deactivating Lock

    2. Activate the lock function: Lock Calibration > OK. Function is activated: 3. Exit the menu: , the locking process has finished. To access the menu and the calibration routine of the locked calibration, you now need to enter the lock code. 9.13 Calibration –...

  • Page 80: Deleting A Calibration

    9.14 Deleting a calibration You can delete individual calibrations from the memory of the probe/DMP-F probe adapter. Before you start The probe is connected to the gauge containing the memory from which you  want to delete a calibration. If the calibration you want to delete is locked, you need to know the lock code. ...
  • Page 81 Before you start The probe is connected to the gauge containing the memory from which you  want to delete all calibrations. To delete a ll calibrations from the memory of the connected probe 1. Call up the delete function: >...

  • Page 82: Evaluation

    Evaluation The gauge provides you with the mathematical calculations, complex and extensive at times, needed for statistical evaluation of the measured readings from the opened batch and the measurement blocks when automatic block formation is switched on. The evaluation refreshes continuously in the background during the measurement. The statistical characteristic variables of the open batch are displayed in the Statis- tics menu.

  • Page 83: Block Statistics

    10.2 Block statistics Display statistical characteristic variables for each  NF/FE measured reading block: > Statistics > OK > Block Statistics BLOCK. 127.7 : Scroll through the individual block statistics 2.45 (block no. 1 to x) V[%] Description of the characteristic variables, see <LSL >USL page 15...

  • Page 84: Data Transfer

    CSV format. You can download the Tactile Suite program free of charge from the Fischer down- load page. Information on how to use the Tactile Suite software program can be found in the corresponding Operator's Manual ( Tactile Suite).

  • Page 85: Data Transfer Via Usb

    11.1 Data transfer via USB Before you start The Tactile Suite software program is installed on the PC and opened.  The gauge is switched off.  The USB cable from the scope of supply is ready.  For the data transfer, use the USB cable from the scope of supply or any other commercially available USB cable with a C/A-type plug;...

  • Page 86: Data Transfer Via Bluetooth

    11.2 Data transfer via Bluetooth To transfer data using Bluetooth®, you need the special Fischer-Bluetooth stick, in- cluded in the scope of supply. Before you start The Tactile Suite software program is installed on the PC.  The Fischer-Bluetooth stick from the scope of supply is ready.
  • Page 87 , the settings in the gauge are now made. 5. PC: Establish the Bluetooth connection to your PC. Add the gauge (Helmut Fischer GmbH BT Device) as a new gauge or refresh the connection. Gauge: A blue Bluetooth icon appears in the uppermost header to indicate that a Bluetooth connection has been established.

  • Page 88: Batch Settings

    Batch settings For the open batch, you can make settings that do not directly affect the measure- ment, such as changing the Measurement view, the max. number of decimal places for the displayed values or calling up the batch information. 12.1 Calling up information about the open batch You can call up information about the open batch.

  • Page 89: Changing The Unit Of Measurement For The Batch

    Measurement View Type of Measurement view set for this batch (Simple, Statistics). Meas. unit µm (example) Block Size Number of measured readings collected in a block. Offset Information about the offset: off or set offset value. Measure Mode Information about the set measuring mode: Single Readings, Free Running or Scan with the set scan parameters Values rounding Information about the resolution of the displayed values: number of decimal places...
  • Page 90 • Yes: Set the desired variables for your own unit of measurement: : Select the parameter Own Multiplier and set the multiplier related to the unit of measurement µm. : Select the parameter Own Unit and assign a name for the unit of measurement.

  • Page 91: Selecting The Measurement View For The Batch

    12.3 Selecting the Measurement view for the batch You can display various items of additional information for the open batch. You can choose between two Measurement views. The display screens below should be considered only as examples; batch 001 has set specifica- tion limits.

  • Page 92: Selecting Characteristic Variables For The Statistical Displays

    2. Have you selected the Statistics Measurement view? • Yes: Select the desired characteristic variables: > OK. Characteristic variable is switched on: A maximum of 6 characteristic variables can be displayed in the Measurement view Statistics, description of characteristic variables, b Continue with step 3.

  • Page 93: Setting The Decimal Places For The Display Values

    12.5 Setting the decimal places for the display values For the open batch, you can set the number of decimal places for displaying the mea- sured reading and for the values of the statistical characteristic variables both in the Measurement view and in the statistical displays. Before you start The batch for which you want to make the changes is open in the gauge.

  • Page 94: Batch Management

    Batch management You can rename, copy and delete batch files. 13.1 Assigning/changing batch names You can rename every batch. Keep in mind that many batch files are stored in the gauge. A unique name makes the selection process easier. To change the name of a batch 1.

  • Page 95: Deleting A Batch

    13.3 Deleting a batch You can delete individual batch files. The selected batch is deleted together with the measured readings. The opened batch c an n ot be deleted. To delete a batch > Batches > OK > select desired batch > OK > Batches > OK 2.

  • Page 96: Gauge Settings

    Gauge settings The display language, date, and time, for example, are general gauge settings and apply to all batches. In addition to the general gauge settings, you can also retrieve information about the gauge software, copyright, etc. from the Gauge Settings menu. 14.1 Setting the language You can set the display language for the gauge.

  • Page 97: Signal Settings - Visual And Audible Signals

    14.3 Signal settings – visual and audible signals You can activate and deactivate the sound and light signals, as well as the gauge vi- bration function for measured reading acquisition and specification limit violations. To activate/deactivate the signals > Gauge Settings > OK > Signal Settings > OK 2.

  • Page 98: Energy Saving

    (Dimming Ratio) after a preset period of time. 14.5 Activating/deactivating the Bluetooth function To transfer data using Bluetooth®, you need a special Fischer Bluetooth stick. This is included in the gauge's scope of supply. To activate Bluetooth, the function must be activated in the gauge.

  • Page 99: Date & Time

    Further information on establishing a Bluetooth connection and transferring data can be found on page 80. To activate/deactivate the Bluetooth function > Gauge Settings > OK > Bluetooth > OK 2. Activate the Bluetooth function: OK. Function is enabled: A white Bluetooth icon in the uppermost header indicates that the Bluetooth function is activated.

  • Page 100: Default Settings For Unit Of Measurement And Decimal Places

    14.7 Default settings for unit of measurement and decimal places You set defaults in the gauge for the unit of measurement and the maximum number of decimal places. All newly created batches are automatically assigned this these default variables (Preset Unit and Preset rounding). To change the unit of measurement >...

  • Page 101: Reducing Electromagnetic Interference On The Measurement

    To activate the lock code > Gauge Settings > OK > More Settings > Define Lock Code > OK > set desired lock code > OK 2. Confirm the activation information: OK 3. Exit the menu: , the lock code has now been activated. To deactivate the lock code You must know the lock code to deactivate it.

  • Page 102: Service

    Service 15.1 Probe – count rate recording/display For error analysis, it can be helpful to view the count rates delivered directly from the probe. Our experts can use the count rates shown in the display to draw conclu- sions about the status of the probe, for example, and propose potential solutions. The count rates are measured and displayed in a service area, and this does not af- fect the batches created in the gauge.

  • Page 103: Gauge Cleaning

    Finish continuous count rate recording: STOP Switches to coating thickness display in the count rate Measurement view (unit of measurement set as in the open batch) Switches to count rate display in the count rate Measurement display 3. Exit the menu: , the settings are now made.

  • Page 104: Gauge Information

    Gauge information All gauge information, such as information about its status, firmware and legal infor- mation can be found in the Gauge Settings menu. To call up the information page > Gauge Settings > OK > About > OK : Scroll, display next page 2.
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