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1. Alternatively you can exit job mode by accessing the Main Menu using the VW button and selecting the Finish option within the Job menu 5 6 Creating Jobs with the CarCheck PLUS Software Instead of creating a job directly in the gauge you can use the PC software provided It offers a much more convenient way to enter meaningful names for jobs and batches The entered information is transmitted from PC to gauge by a simple mouse click via wireless interface Find more information in the Creating Jobs section on p 22 ff f AUTOMATION 21 44 CarCheck System PLUS Measurements 5 7 Deleting Jobs Batches Measurements You can delete single measurements using the option described in the Deleting Measurements section only p 27 It is accessible in Memory mode Job mode The following options for deleting the complete memory and all measurements are available only when the gauge is switched to the Individual measurement mode 5 1 Delete Memory You can delete the complete memory including the names of batches car parts and job information using the following option Main Menu WY Memory A Delete All 5 7 2 Delete All Measurements Using this option will delete all measurements and job names stored within the gauge Names of batches car parts remain saved You can access this option via Main Menu Y Memory A Delete Values Note In Memory mode Job mode the Memory menu contains no options that would allow measu
2. all records that do not match your entry will be hidden G CarCheck System PLUS File Preferences Tools About _ New 5 Delete Ei Clear search S aCopy Record Grid display r Record Job name Customer Company 6 AC EM 1234 Marquardt By using the asterisk character as a wildcard you can filter for parts of entries The asterisk matches any number of characters For example if you enter M all entries beginning with M will be shown though in this case typing just M would yield the same result Entering house yields all entries ending with house A filter mask d yields all entries that include a d anywhere in the corresponding column G CarCheck System PLUS File Preferences Tools About _ New 7 Delete Gi Clear search saCopy Record Grid display Record Job name Customer Company 7IP Residence Brand Lic Ford Focus Marketing Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG 50739 K ln Ford KG Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG 50739 K ln K AUDI A4 Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG 50739 K ln AUDI KC Deleting Records In the Table view records can be deleted by clicking on Delete If several records are selected they will all be deleted Attention Deleted records can not be restored except from a backup copy if you have one see the corresponding chapter Therefore before the records
3. the version number of the installed CarCheck software and the gauge You can find the version number of the PC software in the About About menu To view the version number of the gauge firmware activate the menu item Setup System Info in the gauge The gauge will display an information window showing the digit serial number of the gauge and the 6 digit version number along with additional information Please take a note of this information to have it at hand in case of questions f AUTOMATION 39 44 CarCheck System PLUS Installation options 10 Installation options 10 1 Updates You can find available updates at the Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG website All necessary information regarding the installation of updates will be provided along with the update 10 2 Repairs In case parts of the software are deleted or corrupted you can repair the program The database remains unchanged by this e Exit the program e Insert the Installation CD in the CD drive of your computer The installation starts automatically and you see the installation window Ye CarCheck PLUS Welcome to the CarCheck PLUS Setup Wizard Select whether you want to repair or remove Carlheck PLUS Repair Carlheck PLUS Remove CarCheck PLUS Cancel Back e Follow the instructions in the window of the installation program if required 10 3 De installation You can de install the program and the database any time you no lo
4. CarCheck System PLUS Operating the Gauge 4 2 1 Menu Structure in Standard Mode Main Menu Job lt gt new Job lt gt edit name VA Measuring Mode lt gt Fe NFe VA FE NFe Memory lt gt Delete All lt gt OK VA Cancel VA Delete Values lt gt OK VA Cancel Info Setup lt gt Display lt gt Unit lt gt um VA mil Backlight lt gt Auto VA VA Off Orientation lt gt Normal Flipped Wireless lt gt On Off VA Energy Save System Info VA Buzzer lt gt On VA Off Date Time lt gt Set Time lt gt time VA Set Date lt gt date Language lt gt f AUTOMATION 12 44 CarCheck System PLUS Operating the Gauge 4 2 2 Menu Structure in Memory Mode Delete Last VA Job VA Measuring Mode VA Memory VA Setup lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt OK Cancel Finish Info Fe NFe FE NFe new block lt gt lt gt Display lt gt VA Wireless lt gt
5. Manufacturer service address The CarCheck PLUS gauge and the CarCheck PLUS software are manufactured by Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG Robert Perthel Strae 2 D 50739 Cologne Germany Phone 49 221 917 455 0 Fax 49 221 171 221 http www automation de http www carchecksystem com The CarCheck System PLUS is manufactured using high quality components and state of the art manufacturing methods Careful intermediate inspections and a quality management system certified in accordance to the DIN EN ISO 9001 standard ensure the optimum workmanship of the device The software was programmed and tested with greatest care However errors cannot be excluded completely due to the individual components and settings of a computer which my influence performance of the program If you happen to experience any error with your gauge or the software remove the batteries or exit the program and contact the customer service of Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG stating and describing the type of error If you have specific questions regarding its use please contact your point of sale or write directly to the address mentioned above f AUTOMATION 43 44 CarCheck System PLUS Appendix 11 3 Technical data Measuring range 0 5000um Resolution 0 99 9um 0 1um 100 999um 1 0um 1 0 5 0mm 0 01mm Probe Dual probe automatic substrate selection Fe NFe Measuring method Magnetic Magnetic fl
6. You can edit only one job at a time not several simultaneously A job stays activated until it is completed Note lf measurements are saved to a job all other jobs to which measurements have already been saved are locked This is due to the fact that measurements of a job have to be saved in continuous order In addition to the job name the Job menu may also show a symbol to indicate whether a job has not been started yet or has already been completed f AUTOMATION 20 44 CarCheck System PLUS Measurements no mark Job not yet started Job contains measurements but can still be completed VY Job contains measurements and can no longer be completed Press the W button while the gauge is operating to access the Main menu and switch to the Job submenu Select the desired job using the WV or A buttons and press The job is being activated In the top left of the display you can see the name of the job the first measuring area and the number of measurements taken Job 001 door fr 0 right front door O measurements Note The number of measurements shown indicates the sum of all measurements that have been saved in a particular batch for the current and previous jobs stored in the gauge Using the gt button you can switch to the next and any subsequently created car part batch Using the lt button you can switch back through the car parts available Having reached the beginning or the end of s
7. are actually deleted the software prompts for confirmation Copying Records In the Table view records can be duplicated with the jCopy button All vehicle customer and other data including the measurements will be duplicated For technical reasons the number of the record must be unique in the database Therefore a new record number has to be assigned to the newly generated record This number can be created automatically as a consecutive number or as an extension to the existing number 74 AUTOMATION 29 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View When the Copy button is clicked the following dialog box appears to offer these options G Selection The record number you entered already exists Do you want to add a counter to the record identifier or generate a new record identifier 7 2 2 The Grid Display View ef ay ae G CarCheck System PLL El e Som File Preferences Tools About LalSave grid P lt Delete image HAdd image Grid color GJ CarCheck System FRE E PLUS Record Grid display g Components am il Component t Xi Fender FR vv fq 3 Side Part RR Side Part RL m Fender FL front bumper roof railing Kotfluegel VL gr A The purpose of this view is to define the positions of the measurements on an image for the automated placement of measurements From the list on the left hand
8. be placed again 7 2 5 The Image View f AUTOMATION 33 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View File Preferences Tools About Table Save SLAdd image XX Delete image Record Image view Images from leftside In this view you can add more images to the record These images can also appear in the printout of the record Thus you can e g integrate photos of the inspected vehicle into the record With the buttons A Add image and 7 Delete image you can add pictures from any available source hard disk connected camera memory card to the record or remove added pictures from it 7 3 Button Reference List Following you find a complete list of the contents of the different tool bars button used in function see page s Add image Image Grid view Add a picture to the record to the list 30 33 Record Image view of pictures for measurement Image view placement fs Delete image Image Grid view Remove a picture from the record 30 33 Record Image view from the list of pictures for Image view measurement placement ElRead Job Record view Transmit measurements from the 24 gauge to the PC Create Jab Record view Transmit job data from the PC tothe 24 gauge JgCopy Table view Create a duplicate version of an 29 existing record X Delete Table view Delete one or more records 29 Gauge ol Record view Shows the serial
9. detailed instructions please see the section CarCheck System PLUS Software at a Glance on p 22 ff While the wireless connection is active the Antenna symbol f appears in the bottom left of the display Additionally the red LED of the keypad flashes once every 7 seconds it will continue to do so for about 30 minutes after the gauge has been switched off The red LED also flashes during data transfer You can disable the wireless connection to save energy If you select the Energysave option the wireless connection is turned off every time the display is turned off after about 30 seconds Vv Main Menu VY Setup gt Wireless Press the W button while the gauge is switched on to access the Main menu Then access the Wireless submenu Select the desired option using the V or A buttons Press to activate the option selected A dot indicates the option activated f AUTOMATION 16 44 CarCheck System PLUS Measurements 5 Measurements 5 1 General Information 5 1 1 Batteries Depending on the operating conditions a new set of batteries will allow far more than 20 000 measurements to be taken However we recommend having a set of spare batteries at hand Please keep in mind that rechargeable batteries may have less capacity then standard batteries 5 1 2 Base Material and Coating Make sure that the measuring surface is clean dry and free of dust before placing the probe on it CAUTION Only measure on dr
10. each vehicle that is to be inspected The CarCheck System PLUS gauge can hold up to 10 jobs The vehicle components e g hood right door can be combined in any order to build an inspection procedure Thus every inspector can plan his way around the vehicle according to his personal preference e CarCheck System PLUS comes with preinstalled vehicle components for common car body designs The user can define new components using the PC software In the automobile business this could be a antiroll bar a painted rim or a roof railing Thanks to the freely selectable component names other applications are also within reach For the inspection of bicycles for example the frame the rims and the handle bar could be defined as components e The configuration of new components is especially easy when using the PC software But if the need arises to define new components on site for example the bumpers of a vintage car or the running board of a SUV these definitions can also be created at the gauge without the help of a computer e Such parts of the vehicle that are not in their original condition any more because they were repainted or filled will show increased coating thickness measurements When such a region has been detected it may be of interest to determine its extent To achieve this the number of measurements usually has to be increased With the CarCheck system PLUS the user can take as many readings per job or per component as
11. have to re enter data that is already present in the database the software automatically suggests matching database entries during data entry 74 AUTOMATION 31 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View This feature can save significant time because for example the inspector or the inspecting company is usually the same for most or all of the records As soon as you enter the first letter in any field of an area a list of matching entries in the database appears Vehicle License Number Brand F VIN Model K OX 6500 AUTOMATIONDRAIX Ferrari Si K OX 4500 AUTOMATIONDRANIX Ford Focus With every entered letter the list is reduced to the entries that still match Select the appropriate list entry by clicking on it with the mouse All entries in the corresponding area will be filled automatically After you accepted a suggested database entry or saved the record or selected a saved record from the Table view the entry fields will appear grayed out and cannot be edited This is to avoid unintended changes to the saved data To change the data each area has a button to enable editing of the entries Venricle seama Edit vehicle data VIN In the Appraiser area a logo can be added to the record or removed from it with 2 buttons Email m muster n Email m muster m RIN Please select logo Select logo Delete logo This logo will be printed together with the rest of
12. import them from a file Select one or more records in the Table view and select the Export Record menu option Select a suitable name and storage location for the created file Select the Import Record option to enter records into the database which were stored on another computer system Note Do not confuse this menu option with the standard operation of saving that you trigger with the dave button Export and Import are only necessary to exchange data with other computers Import Database Export Database These options are described in detail in the section Data Backup on p 38 f AUTOMATION 35 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View Reset Database This menu option deletes the current database and creates a new empty one This function can be used when the database file has reached the maximum possible size of 4 Gbytes How many records it takes to fill up a database of that size depends significantly on the number of stored images But even under unfavorable conditions thousands of records can be stored in a database Attention If you select Reset Database all records in the database will be lost unless you made a backup beforehand Please read the section Data Backup on p 38 and backup your data regularly Close This exits the CarCheck PLUS software and closes the program window 7 4 2 The Preferences Menu Language Select the language of the software with this
13. option The language of the printed reports changes accordingly Synchronize Gauge Time When this option is activated marked with a check mark the software will check the internal date and time of the gauge prior to the transmission of data and corrects them if necessary This assures that measurements are always stored with the correct date and time information This option is activated by default Add Images in Report This selects whether images that were added to a record are printed with the report This option only applies to the images that are added in the mage view not the image with the measurements that you select in the Record Image view see also The Image View on p 33 7 4 3 The Tools Menu Image Adjustment In the Record Image view you can only select a single image to place the measurements on If you want to use photos to present your measurement results this is possible only as far as the relevant areas can be shown with a single photo But it takes at least 2 photos to show all sides of a vehicle body More photos would make things more clearly f AUTOMATION 36 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View Therefore a tool is integrated that enables the user to arrange 2 4 or 5 pictures in a single image file G Image Adjustment cje N 5 gt 1 4 gt 1 2 gt 1 bed save Ei Add image A Add image Ei Add image Add image n G Add imag
14. several views with the help of tabs When the software is started the Table view is displayed Tabs to switch views Search bar Mew Pi Delete Oi Clear arch SaCopy W Record Grid display Customer Marketing Auitomebon Lir Mir GmbH amp Co KO 50739 Koln Ferrari KX 8500 S079 Koln KOX 4500 Recon Job mame 1 eee ar Company 2P Residence irand License number F Pond Pocus Ford Marketing Automebon Dr Mi GmbH amp Co Ka The contents of the tool bar and the available menu options vary depending on the selected view 7 2 The different Program Views The software offers 5 views e the Table view shown in the image above e the Grid Display view e the Record view e the Record Image view e the Image view 7 2 1 The Table View The Table view displays a list of all the records that are stored in the database of the program with most of their main header data In this view you can search for delete and copy records Searching for records Above the list with the record data you find a line with text entry fields These entry fields are empty when the software is started All available records are displayed see the picture above 74 AUTOMATION 28 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View As soon as you begin to enter anything into an entry field
15. side select the image you wish to use for the automated arrangement of measurements If required you can add further images in this view by clicking on Add image The image appears with an overlaying grid Now select a part from the Components list on which you want to place measurements Then select in order those areas of the grid where you want the measurements to be placed The selected areas are highlighted Repeat this for all the parts for which you want measurements to be arranged automatically Save the created grid using the button Save grid By clicking on A Delete image you can remove images from the list Attention Images that are used in a record cannot be deleted The software will issue a corresponding warning message if you try to delete an image that is in use 74 AUTOMATION 30 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View 7 2 3 The Record View From the Table view you can enter the Record view by double clicking an entry in the list of records or by hitting the Enter key after selecting an entry from the list G CarCheck System PLUS File Preferences Tools About l Table Save Gauge Search d Create job Read job Record Image view Images Record Checker kal First name Last name Vehicle H License number Customer 1 Job name Gauge 0 Ly First name Date Number 1 poe Last name Company Street No ZIP Residence Phone F
16. stored in the gauge but decided to take some more measurements afterward For each component the software will skip as many measurements as are present in the record and download the rest e Delete and Replace measured data The existing measurements are deleted from the record prior to downloading the ones from the gauge f AUTOMATION 24 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck System PLUS Software at a Glance Attention The deletion of the measurements in the record operates directly on the database If the transmission of the measurements fails or the program is closed during the operation you will end up with a record without measurements although you did not save the changes explicitly You will have to repeat the transmission of the measurements in this case e Append measured data The existing measurements are retained and the measurements from the gauge will be appended to them Attention if the gauge contains measurements that already exist in the record they will exist twice in the record afterward e Create new Record from Job This option will create a new job with the name of the job taken from the gauge and download the corresponding measurements in one step Click Apply to start the transmission and close the dialog box The measurements appear on the screen in the Measurement data section 6 5 Placing Measurements on an Image Switch to the Picture View by clicking the corresponding tab Measurements an
17. the header data 3 Measurement Data This area is used to display the measurements of a job grouped by their respecting components Please see Adding Components on p 23 for details about the handling of the component list See Communicating with the Gauge on p 24 to learn how jobs are transmitted to and from the gauge 7 2 4 The Record Image View In this view an image is assigned to a record The image can be overlaid with the measurements to indicate the position of the measurement at the real object The CarCheck System PLUS software is delivered with a set of standard pictures that show common car body designs limousine station wagon etc Other pictures photos etc can be added as needed 74 AUTOMATION 32 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View Adding Images If you want to use an image that is not in the list you can add any other suitable picture Click on Add image to add an image from your hard disk or other available source to the list The commonly used image file formats on Windows operating systems bmp jpg png gif are supported Automatic Placement of Measurements For manual placement of measurements see Placing Measurements on an Image on p 25 Measurements can be placed automatically by clicking on the Place Measurements button if the image has been prepared accordingly in the Grid Display view see The Grid Display View on p 30 Note When you
18. used ones Remove empty batteries from the compartment immediately To avoid leakage remove the batteries when the device is not used over a longer period 3 1 2 Area of Application Use the CarCheck gauge only in dry environment The casing is not waterproof Penetrating water may damage the device The ambient temperature during operation must be between 0 and 50 C 32 F and 122 F Do not store the device in temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F Higher temperatures may damage the display 3 1 3 Operation Only use the gauge for the kind of work specified in this manual and only in the manner described All additional actions may cause personal injury or damage property and device 3 1 4 Maintenance Never open the casings of gauge or probe The device contains no parts you can repair or replace Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by the manufacturer Automation Dr Nix GmbH or by authorized personnel f AUTOMATION 7 44 CarCheck System PLUS The CarCheck PLUS Gauge 3 2 Controls and Display 1 Display shows measurements and operation menus 2 Buttons for operating the device 3 LED flashes red during active wireless connection and data transmission and green after a successful measurement 4 Measuring probe 5 Battery compartment 6 Latch for releasing the locking of the inserted probe or the probe cable 7 Recessed grips for a safe positioning of the measuring probe 4 AUTOMATION 8 44 CarC
19. Check System PLUS Software at a Glance 6 6 Creating Report Files To create a written report access the File menu and select the Save and Report menu item A preview is created showing all data and measurements entered including the image with the arranged measurements and optionally additional images see The Image View p 33 G CarCheck System PLUS 1 of 2h Pl 4 go W 100 Find Paint Measurement Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG Max Mustermann GmbH Marketing Max Mustermann Robert Perthe Strasse 2 fantasy road 1 50739 Koln 50000 nowhere Phone 49 0 000 00 00 00 01 Fax 49 0 000 00 00 00 00 Email m musterg muster de Report License number wm ___Brandand Model model car miniature aprox 16 1 cre ai Min vatue tum Average total wm l te ue lal fe ee um FL bumper Part RL Part e7 fes fes fre res fars 2s fer a ee ee pagia fae fer ie feo eC pi fass eas sss feaz ras fa22 foa foot saa o2 fos o2 lest fors roo ass ea fore os Use the Export button to convert the report into various file formats 74 AUTOMATION 27144 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View 7 CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View 7 1 The Program Window The program window is set up just like the windows of countless other Windows applications a menu bar at the top with a tool bar below it The major part of the window is filled with the data area which can be switched between
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22. VA System Info VA Buzzer lt gt VA Date Time lt gt VA Language lt gt edit name Select Show Values Rename Info Unit VA Backlight VA Orientation On Off Energy Save On Off Set Time Set Date lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt edit name um mil Auto Off Normal Flipped time date 74 AUTOMATION CarCheck System PLUS Operating the Gauge 4 3 Basic Settings 4 3 1 Measuring Mode You can set the measuring mode depending on the base material as a fix setting or you can have the probe determine the measuring mode automatically If you know the base material and it is not changed select Fe ferromagnetic base material e g steel or iron or NFe non ferromagnetic base material e g aluminum or zinc If you have to switch between ferromagnetic and non ferromagnetic base material frequently activate the automatic FE NFe mode The device uses the measuring mode last selected when switched on If you place the probe on different base material the message no NFe Repeat or no Fe Repeat appears in the display Place the probe on the same spot again and the probe switches modes automatically You can continue with your measurements vV Main Menu Y Meas
23. able at the PC in preparation of the measuring task No time consuming calibration Rugged measuring system Easy to use 3 year warranty Made in Germany At the time of this writing CarCheck System PLUS offers about 10 different user interface languages including English Russian Chinese and Korean Support for other languages is in preparation 2 2 Starting Up The CarCheck PLUS gauge is ready to work as soon as the batteries are inserted Installation deinstallation and update of the CarCheck System PLUS software are described in a separate document You find it on the CarCheck System PLUS CD where you also found this user manual f AUTOMATION 6 44 CarCheck System PLUS The CarCheck PLUS Gauge 3 The CarCheck PLUS Gauge 3 1 General Information 3 1 1 Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries Use only approved AIMn AA size batteries 1 5V or AA size rechargeable batteries 1 2V Never try to charge standard batteries 1 5V Batteries may contain flammable material If handled improperly they may leak heat ignite or explode Avoid heat and never throw batteries into a fire Batteries may contain toxic and corrosive material Never disassemble or deform batteries Observe the polarity as indicated on the batteries and and ensure that the batteries are inserted into the battery compartment correctly Never use rechargeable and non rechargeable batteries at the same time Never use new batteries together with
24. art a new job You can save the measurements of the new job in the same batches you used to save measurements from other jobs The measurements of one ore more jobs already stored within the gauge remain there However you cannot save additional measurements in a job used previously if you already saved measurements in a subsequent job 5 5 1 Creating a new Job You can create up to 10 jobs and complete them You can name each job for example the name of a client or a license plate number That way you can later identify a particular job and allocate it properly When creating a job only the name is saved This does not influence the order in which the jobs are completed Press the W button while the gauge is switched on to access the Main menu Then access the Job submenu Select the New job option using the WV or A buttons and press P The default name of the new job appears You can change this name at this point if desired Press the V or A buttons to change the first selected character Press the gt to switch to the next character Enter the desired text this way The maximum length is 18 characters Keep pressing the gt button until Ok is selected Press the button to save the new job You can create another job immediately or press the lt button to close the menu 5 5 2 Activate and edit Jobs You can activate and edit jobs that have been saved at any given time as long as no subsequent jobs have already been saved
25. ax VIN Email Measurement data La Edit components Components E te A a oD a a 9 In T Seng a OS aA a de Ta You can get back to the Table view by clicking on Table The Record view shows all the details of a specific record In this view vehicle and customer data are entered components are defined and measurements are transmitted and displayed The data area of the program window is divided into 6 areas 1 Record In this area the job name the serial number of the gauge the record number and the creation date of the record are displayed The job name is displayed in the display of the gauge when the gauge is in job mode It can consist of any letters digits etc but is limited to 18 characters and may not contain umlauts accented characters or other non English characters Date and serial number are automatically entered by the software and cannot be changed manually The record number is automatically created as a consecutive number by the software but can also be entered manually In this case care must be taken to keep record numbers unique I e a record number may not occur twice in the database There is also a comment entry field in the Record area where annotations comments etc can be entered Checker Vehicle Customer Appraiser Enter the header data for example the name of the inspector and the license number of the inspected vehicle in these areas To simplify the data entry in case you
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27. certificate of the measuring probe e Soft pouch with belt clip e Case for transport and storage Check the supply for completeness and damage Inform Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG if you find something damaged We will check it for you Functional Characteristics e CarCheck System PLUS is a system for measuring the thickness of coatings on metallic surfaces Its main application is the measurement of lacquer thickness on steel and aluminum It can nevertheless also be used to measure e g chromium on a steel substrate The menus in the gauge and the PC software for data archiving and report generation are especially designed for the inspection of vehicles e CarCheck System PLUS includes the CarCheck PLUS gauge with coating thickness probe and the CarCheck PLUS software f AUTOMATION 4144 CarCheck System PLUS The CarCheck System PLUS e The device uses the magnetic measuring method and the eddy current method Thus the simultaneous measurements of non magnetic coatings such as lacquer chromium or zinc on steel or iron as well as measurements on electrically isolated coatings such as lacquer or anodizing on non iron based metal are possible e The probe identifies the base material underneath the coating and switches to the corresponding measurement method automatically e In addition to individual measurements as usually used you can choose to use a semi automated measuring program e A Job is created for
28. ctions when working on jobs 4 1 1 Special Symbols A few special signs and symbols provide additional information on the measurement and the state of the gauge Fe Measurement on ferromagnetic base material iron or steel NFe Measurement on non magnetic base material e g aluminum MEM measurement recalled from the gauges memory during measuring tasks with jobs Infi Measuring error improper base material incorrect zero reference Measuring mode automated identification of base material Y Active wireless connection ad Acoustic signal deactivated 4 2 Menu Navigation Most of the settings and operation features of the gauge are accessible via the menu structure appearing on the display Using the four buttons you can navigate through the menu select parameters and activate functions The buttons usually have the following functions gt Switch to next menu level activate feature navigate to next Batch lt Back cancel navigate to previous Batch vy Open Main Menu AY Menu item select parameter or option dark background Placing the probe or pressing its tip briefly will close the menu The last measurement will then reappear in the display Note The gauge of the CarCheck System PLUS measuring system can operate in 2 different modes The memory mode is activated when a job is started With no active job the gauge is in standard mode The menus slightly differ in the 2 modes f AUTOMATION 11 44
29. d a list of available images will appear Note You can place the measurements on the image manually or automatically The necessary steps for automated placement are described in the section Automatic Placement of Measurements on p 33 IG CarCheck System PLUS eo File Preferences Tools About b Table Save PA Delete image HiAdd image Place measurements Default font color Record Image view Images All components NFe FeMeasurement dataState pry T1 PREE 4y 28 measured 1 1 13 measured 1 1 x Description Limousine QN Standard Estate Car Compact Car Cabriolet ModelCar m e muster Select the desired image from the list It will be displayed at the right hand side of the window 4 AUTOMATION 25 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck System PLUS Software at a Glance The list of measurements shows measurements of a car parts To filter the list for a certain part click the corresponding entry in the list above the measurements Hood Pre Now you can move the measurements from the list onto the image using drag and drop Point on the measurement with the mouse press and hold down the the left mouse button to grab the measurement drag the measurement to the desired location by moving the mouse without releasing the mouse button drop the measurement by releasing the button 74 AUTOMATION 26 44 CarCheck System PLUS Car
30. d click OK A folder is created in this directory and named automatically This name is created from the current date and time and the text CarCheck2DBBackup You find the actual backup file CarCheck2DB sdf in this directory You can copy the backup file just as any other file or burn it on a CD for storage purposes 8 2 Reload Data You can reload a stored database at any time Attention Reloading a stored database will overwrite your current database and all data saved there is lost and replaced by the loaded data Access the File menu and select Import Database A warning appears Do you really want to replace the current database All the data stored in the current database will be lost In case that you still need the data export the current database first The application will shut down after the import Data will be available when the application is restarted After confirming the prompt a window for selecting the directory opens Browse to the backup file you wish to import and click the Open button f AUTOMATION 38 44 CarCheck System PLUS Data Backup The CarCheck System PLUS program will shut down afterwards The imported database is used the next time you start the program You can use the program as usual All new and edited data is saved to the currently used database 9 Software Information In case of problems or when you need to contact the customer service you may be asked to provide
31. e Select one of the options 5 1 4 gt 1 2 1 for the number of pictures to arrange then click me Add image in each area to select the picture for it D 4 4 AUTOMATION 37 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View lf you move the mouse pointer over one of the border lines it changes to a double arrow see picture Press and hold the left mouse button and you can drag the border The sizes of the pictures change accordingly so that each picture fits into its area Save the collage you created by clicking Save You can add it to the database now in the Record Image view or in the mage Grid view like any other image and place measurements on it 8 Data Backup Attention The database provided by the software saves all the information contained in the records Therefore we recommend backing up the database regularly ideally to an external data storage device to avoid data loss due to system crashes or user error 8 1 Back up Data During a backup the program copies the complete database with all its current content You can reload the database at any time That way the data will be available to you in the state that it was at the time of storage Save any changes to the data base prior to creating a backup by clicking s dSave Then access the File menu and select the Export Database menu item A window for selecting the backup directory opens Select a directory an
32. e 89 336 regarding electromagnetic compatibility f AUTOMATION 3 44 CarCheck System PLUS Preamble 1 4 Type Plate For the purpose of exact information the name and serial number of the model can be found on a type label in the battery compartment of the gauge casing The type label of the probe is attached to its connecting side It is covered while the probe is inserted Please take a note of this information to have it at hand in case of questions or when ordering spare parts 1 5 Version Numbers You can find the version number of the firmware installed on your CarCheck PLUS gauge by accessing the System Info submenu found under Setup System Info The version numbers of the installed CarCheck PLUS software and additional system components can be found under About About Please take a note of this information to have it at hand in case of questions 1 6 Other Sources of Information For information and tips regarding the use of the Windows operating system and Windows applications refer to your Windows manual and the Windows online help 2 The CarCheck System PLUS 2 1 Scope of Supply e CarCheck gauge e CarCheck probe Dual Fe NFe 5mm 5mm e Product CD with CarCheck PLUS software device driver user manual as PDF file e Probe cable e 2 zero reference plates Fe and Al e 2AAsize batteries 1 5 V e USB adapter for wireless data transfer between gauge and computer e Printed short reference e Inspection
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34. firms the search with an acoustic signal When a device has been detected its serial number is displayed in the Gauge list If more than one gauge has been found select the one you want to use from the list e eClick G Create Job to transmit the job information to the gauge You can transmit up to 10 jobs to the gauge this way 6 4 Transmission of Measurements If you have added measurements to the created job as described in the Activate and edit Jobs section on p 20 you can transmit these measurements to the PC The wireless interface of the gauge has to be active at this point see the previous section Its serial number has to appear in the Gauge ol field In some cases you need to search for the gauge again by clicking Search aS described above Next click Read Job A window opens listing all the jobs found in the gauge G Select Job Job Name lob ID Measurement Data 4A Model Car Ford Fous 1 2 AC EM 1025 a Add new Measurements i Delete and Replace measured data D Append measured data Create new Report from Job Cancel Select the job in which the measurements you wish to process are stored Also select whether you wish to integrate the measurements into the record that is currently open or to create a new record The effect of these radio buttons only differ if the open record already contains measurements e Add new Measurements Select this option if you created a record from a job that is
35. heck System PLUS The CarCheck PLUS Gauge 3 3 Inserting Batteries You can power the device with 2 AlMn AA size batteries 1 5V or 2 AA size rechargeable batteries 1 2V Only use leak proof batteries e Press the latch of the lid to open the battery compartment at the back of the gauge and remove the lid e Observe polarity as indicated on the batteries and and insert the batteries correspondingly into the compartment e Reinsert the lid with its upper end first and take care that the latch snaps in when closing the lid The gauge is now operational Caution Leaking batteries can destroy the device Remove the batteries from the device it you do not use it for a longer period 3 4 Switching the Gauge on and off The device has no power switch It activates automatically when placing the measuring probe on a surface You can switch the gauge on by pressing one of its four buttons If the gauge or the probe is not used for more than 30 seconds it will switch off Note If you switch the device on by placing the probe onto a surface it will automatically take a measurement If you use one of the buttons the last measurement taken appears in the display 74 AUTOMATION 9 44 CarCheck System PLUS The CarCheck PLUS Gauge 3 5 Inserting the Probe The CarCheck measuring gauge is supplied with the appropriate probe You can connect probe and gauge alternatively using the probe cable provided T
36. his increases your mobility when measuring on difficult to observe locations e Take the gauge in one hand and press the probe latch at the back of the gauge e Hold the probe with the recessed grips 7 and pull it straight down and out of the gauge e Hold the bigger gauge plug of the probe cable correctly with the nib facing towards the gauge s back and insert the plug completely e Hold the smaller probe plug with the nib of the plug fitting into the dent in the probe s connector Insert the plug completely e Fasten the probe plug by turning the latch clockwise 3 6 Changing Batteries If the batteries are running low the gauge will switch off Menu settings and measurements remain saved A three step battery warning symbol appears in the display n Changing the batteries will soon be necessary Numerous measurements can still be taken until the gauge switches off The display is still lit X Symbol to the right of the measurement measurements still possible The display is no longer lit Symbol in the middle of the display no measurements possible Attention If changing the batteries takes more than two minutes date and time settings are lost 74 AUTOMATION 10 44 CarCheck System PLUS Operating the Gauge 4 Operating the Gauge 4 1 Display The display shows the measurements in large numbers next to the unit selected um mm or mil The display also shows the menu structure and instru
37. ht saving time e when measuring in another time zone vV Main Menu VY Setup Date Time f AUTOMATION 14 44 CarCheck System PLUS Operating the Gauge Press the W button while the gauge is switched on to enter the Main menu Then access the Date Time submenu Select the Set Time option using the V or A buttons and press gt The Set Hours option appears Use the V or A buttons to set the hour Press once to select Ok press again to save the hour setting The Set Minutes option appears Follow the instructions as described for setting the hour If you wish to cancel press the lt to select Cancel and press lt again for confirmation Select the Set Time option in the Date Time submenu using the V or A button and press gt The Set Day option appears Set the day month and year as when setting the time as described above 4 3 4 Acoustic Signal The gauge confirms various actions for example entries via the buttons or measurements with an acoustic signal You can switch off this signal if desired If the signal is switched off the mg symbol appears in the bottom left of the display V Main Menu F Setup gt Buzzer Press the W button while the gauge is switched on to access the Main menu Then access the Buzzer submenu Select the desired option using the V or A buttons Press to activate the option selected A dot indicates the activated option 4 3 5 Orientation You can adjust the orienta
38. ing equipment Surface too curved Observe the minimum radius of curvature see technical data Measurement near edge Keep a distance of at least 10 mm between probe head and the object s edges Base material too thin Observe the smallest substrate thickness see technical data Inadequate base material Certain alloys and high grade steels are not suited for measurements Measuring is impossible Automated identification of the base material does not work Incorrect zero reference Carry out a zero point reference on both zero reference plates Place the probe without a zero point reference each time to see if the base material is identified correctly Measuring mode selection incorrect Choose the correct measuring mode via the menu Infi appears in the display Incorrect zero reference Carry out a zero point reference on the corresponding zero reference plate Error or Probe error appears in the display Gauge or probe damaged Have the manufacturer check it The device can not be activated Empty batteries Insert new batteries and try again 74 AUTOMATION 42 44 CarCheck System PLUS Appendix 11 1 2 CarCheck PLUS Software Error Possible cause Suggested solution Image is displayed Image does not have the required Use image from proper source or distorted 4 3 aspect ratio use adequate software to fit image 11 2
39. int or aluminum oxide anodizing on non iron metals The CarCheck PLUS software provides means to exchange documentation and measurements with the CarCheck PLUS gauge It does not support other devices The device has not been approved for any other use If you have questions regarding the handling of the device or the software not answered in this manual please contact the point of sale or write to Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG Robert Perthel Strake 2 D 50739 Cologne Germany www carchecksystem com 1 3 Legal Notice Disclaimer We guarantee that to the best of our knowledge this product is free of defects and works as advertized and stated in this user manual We do not guarantee or promise any other product attributes or the fitness of the product for any other than its intended use We do not accept liability if the product is used for purposes that are not covered by the chapter Intended use of this user manual Trademarks and Registered Trademarks that are used in this document are property of their respective owners and are used without special notice Copyright Copyright Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG Cologne Germany All rights reserved This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part without explicit permission of Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG User manuals are for personal use only EU Directives The coating thickness gauge meets all requirements as specified in the European directiv
40. lly switch on the CarCheck gauge You can also switch on the gauge by pressing one of the four buttons If you do not use gauge and probe for more the 30 seconds the gauge will automatically switch off again f AUTOMATION 17 44 CarCheck System PLUS Measurements Note If you switch on the gauge by placing it a measurement is taken automatically If you use one of the buttons the last measurement taken appears in the display Take care that the bearing ring lies plainly on to the measuring surface Hold the gauge on the recessed grip of the probe between thump and forefinger when measuring Correct Wrong If the display shows the message nfi after placing the probe it was unable to identify any metal base material In such a case the coating thickness is either larger than the measuring range of the probe or the base material underneath the coating is no metal 5 2 1 Measuring Areas The measuring surface must have an edge length of at least 20 x 20 mm Avoid measuring near the edges of objects because it could distort the result If in doubt measure several times On curved surfaces the V grooves of the probe must be adjusted as parallel to the axis of curvature as possible This ensures a vertical position of the measuring head in relation to the measuring surface Correct Wrong 74 AUTOMATION 18 44 CarCheck System PLUS Measurements When choosing the measuring area keep the minimal radius of c
41. mber appears in the display Lift the probe at least 5 cm from the surface After a short time a second control number appears and the zero point reference is complete 5 4 Individual Measurements As long as no job is active see the following sections you can take individual measurements at any time and read the result directly from the display Press any button to switch on the gauge Observe the information regarding the measuring mode appearing in the display Fe or NFe Press lt to change the measuring mode if necessary Place the probe vertically on the surface You will hear an acoustic signal and the LED will briefly flash green The measurement appears in the display Take further individual measurements in the same manner f AUTOMATION 19 44 CarCheck System PLUS Measurements 5 5 Working with Jobs Concerning the CarCheck system a job refers to the complete measurement of a vehicle Note You can create jobs and transmit them to the gauge using the provided software For more detailed information on how to do this see p 22 The gauge allows measurements to be stored in groups called batches Each batch is named by the user as required You can create batches named Drivers Door Left Sill or Engine Hood for example This allows measurements to be identified with certain car parts of the measuring objects If you have finished measuring one car and you wish to measure another one st
42. necessary for the task Of course components can also be completely omitted from the inspection The user could for example create a standard inspection procedure that covers all possible car body designs If inspecting a convertible or a 2 door sports car he can simply skip the components that are not applicable with the push of a button e CarCheck System PLUS can create inspection reports in Portable Document Format pdf as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel files doc xls In the report all relevant information is collected on the first page information concerning the vehicle its owner and the inspector a picture of the vehicle with the measurements in place and a table containing the individual measurements for each component including the respective average thicknesses Additional photos of the vehicle are optionally positioned on the following pages The created files can easily be integrated into other documents and processed in any way The user can integrate a logo into the report giving a personal touch to the documents created e It is not possible to place all measurements that where taken on all sides of a vehicle on one photo Therefore CarCheck System PLUS includes drawings of typical car body designs that show the vehicle from all sides The user can easily add more drawings or photos In addition CarCheck System PLUS provides a tool that enables the user to compile several photos into one picture so that the measureme
43. nger require the CarCheck PLUS software You can use the appropriate de installation options of your operating system f AUTOMATION 40 44 CarCheck System PLUS Installation options Note Observe the information regarding the de installation of programs in the documentation of your Windows operating system Close the Program Windows XP O Click on Start in the task bar and select Setup Control Panel Software The Software window opens Windows 7 Windows Vista g Click the Start button in the task bar and select Control Panel Programs and Features The Software window opens Click on the CarCheck PLUS entry and then on Uninstall or Change Follow the instruction on the screen After completing the process the CarCheck PLUS software is deleted from your system 74 AUTOMATION 41 44 CarCheck System PLUS Appendix 11 Appendix 11 1 Errors causes and solutions 11 1 1 CarCheck PLUS gauge Error Possible cause Suggested solution Wrong or doubtful measurement Incorrect zero reference Carry out a zero point reference on the zero reference plate corresponding to the base material Interfering magnetic field Make sure that the measurement is not influenced by a magnetic field Such as door speakers in the car Interfering electromagnetic fields Avoid measuring near strong electromagnetic fields such as transformers electric motors or electric weld
44. nts can be placed on photos of the inspected vehicle e Transmitting the data to a computer allows it to be analyzed and completely documented Use the provided USB adapter to establish a wireless communication between gauge and computer f AUTOMATION 5 44 CarCheck System PLUS The CarCheck System PLUS Special Features Fully automated menu driven measuring system including individual measurements Detailed documentation with analysis and documentation software Any existing record can be used as a template when several vehicles have to be inspected with similar conditions For every vehicle only the changed data has to be dealt with Even when creating a completely new record existing entries in the database can be used in an intuitive way If for example an inspector often works for a specific customer he does not have to enter the customers data every time Instead CarCheck System PLUS suggests matching database entries including all contact data as soon as the first letter is entered Measurements can automatically be placed in a previously defined pattern on the image used for the record Thus there is no need to treat measurements individually for inspections that have been created with a predefined procedure Of course measurements can be moved on the image afterward or be placed by hand in the first place The measuring range is up to 5000um for Fe steel as well as NFe aluminum substrates Compact gauge programm
45. number s of the 24 gauge s within the range of the wireless connection t Place Measurements Record Image view Automated placement of 33 measurements New Table view Create a new empty record 22 74 AUTOMATION 34 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck PLUS Software A Detailed View button used in function see page s LJSave grid Image Grid view Saves the defined measurement 30 positions ud Grid Color Image Grid view Changes the color of the grid lines depending on the picture this may improve visibility Default Font Color Record Image view Changes the text color of all measurements of the current record Measurements whose text color was changed individually via the context menu remain unchanged ll Save Record View Record Saves the current record Image view J Clear search Table view Clears all filter entries all records in 28 the database will be displayed ip Search Record view Searches for CarCheck gauges within 24 the range of the wireless connection J Table Record View Record Opens the Table view 31 Image view Image view 7 4 Menu Reference 7 4 1 The File Menu Save and Report This option opens the report preview From the preview the report can be saved as a pdf Word or Excel file See Creating Report Files on p 27 Import Record Export Record To exchange data with other computers you can export single or multiple records into a file or
46. one Ph Vehicle E aidi Fax License number Brand Fax Email VIN Model Email zm Please select a logo Measurement data a Edit components Components 3 a 9 i Creating a job requires at least an entry in the Job Name field found in the Record section The name may contain up to 18 characters but must not contain accented characters umlauts or other special characters This will be the job name appearing in the display of the gauge 6 2 Adding Components Click the gg Edit components button in the Measurement Data section The components selection dialog opens G Select components Hood Fender FR Door FR Door RR Side Part RR Rear Side Part RL Door RL Door FL Fender FL Roof front bumper roof railing Com ponent Ma nagement Using the button you can move selected components from the list on the left hand side to the list on the right hand side The parts listed on the right are added to the current job after clicking Apply If you need to create new parts click the button 4 AUTOMATION 23 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck System PLUS Software at a Glance 6 3 Communicating with the Gauge e After the job has been prepared click on the Search button to search for available gauges in range The wireless interface of the gauge must be active at this point Find more information in the Wireless Connection section on p 16 The gauge con
47. rements to be deleted Deletion of measurements in this mode is only possible with the above p 27 mentioned menu option Delete Last Therefore you can access certain delete functions only after you left the memory mode 6 CarCheck System PLUS Software at a Glance 6 1 Creating Jobs e Run the software The Table view appears G CarCheck System PLUS lee File Preferences Tools About P7 Nei Delete Ki Clear search aCopy GJ A pi Rec ee N O A Create new record Record Job name Customer Company ZIP Residence Brand License number VIN 1 Model Car Marketing Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG 50739 K ln Ferrari AUTOMATIONDRNIX 6 28 2011 1 45 PM 2 Automation Dr Nix GmbH amp Co KG 50739 K ln K QX 4500 AUTOMATIONDRNIX 6 29 2011 10 51 AM Automation Dr Niv Gah amp Cn KGISN730 K ln ALITOMATIONDRNITY 1 1 9011 QAR AM e Click the New button The Record view appears 74 AUTOMATION 22 44 CarCheck System PLUS CarCheck System PLUS Software at a Glance File Preferences Tools About L Table Save Gauge GSearch BCreate job E Read job G CarCheck System a PLUS Record Image view Images Record EA Customer i Job name Gauge 1 a First name First name Date Number 1 Last name Last name Comment C Company SAn E Street No E Street No Checker ZIP Residence First name Last name ZIP Residence Ph
48. select an image where you did not yet assign positions for the measurements the button i Place Measurements js inactive gray The measurements will be placed in the same order in which you clicked the corresponding positions in the Grid Image view If there are more measurements for a components than assigned positions the remaining measurements will not be placed If there are more positions than measurements the remaining positions will be left empty Measurements that are placed will be displayed with a gray background in the list and cannot be placed again However every measurements can be moved freely on the image with the mouse To remove a measurement from the image its context menu must be used see next section Context Menu Each measurement has a context menu accessible by right clicking the measurement allowing for certain display characteristics of that measurement to be changed In particular you can add an arrow to a measurement for instance in order to indicate a measuring spot more e To move such an arrow hover with your mouse cursor above the arrow A large round patch appears Drag it with your mouse to the area where the arrow is supposed to point Using the context menu you can also hide measurements or remove them from the image If a measurement is hidden it will be made invisible but will still be marked placed in the list If a measurement is removed it is marked as available in the list and can
49. tion of the display to facilitate the handling of the gauge If for example you connected probe and gauge using the adapter cable and the gauge is lying on a table you can read the display better if it is rotated by 180 V Main Menu F Setup Display Orientation Press the W button while the gauge is switched on to access the Main menu Then access the Orientation submenu Select the desired orientation using the V or A button Press to activate the selected option A dot indicates the option activated Note In the flipped setting the function of all four buttons is rotated as well to keep their functions in accordance with the display 4 3 6 Display Light The display light is turned on for about 7 seconds each time a measurement is taken You can switch of the automated display light to save energy vV Main Menu F Setup Display WV Backlight Press the W button while the gauge is switched on to access the Main menu Then access the Backlight submenu Select the desired option using the V or Abutton f AUTOMATION 15 44 CarCheck System PLUS Operating the Gauge Press to activate the selected option A dot indicates the option activated 4 3 7 Wireless Connection The CarCheck PLUS gauge is provided with an integrated wireless interface When the wireless connection is active the gauge is ready to establish a connection with a computer to exchange data with the CarCheck software For more
50. uch a list of car parts a menu will appear on pressing either the lt or gt buttons This allows you to select whether to complete the current job or to create a new batch car part Confirm the selected option by pressing the button or cancel the menu using lt While in Job mode take measurements as described in the ndividual Measurements section p 19 A double acoustic signal confirms that the measurement is being saved The measurements are allocated to the job and car part displayed You can switch between the parts as required and save measurements in almost infinite numbers see Technical data p 44 5 5 3 Deleting Measurements In job mode the menu item Delete Last is added to the Main menu Using this menu item you can delete the last and any previous measurements in reversed order Note Measurements are stored within the memory consecutively and in the same order they have been saved After deleting a measurement the display shows the measurement now at the end of the list The corresponding job and car part are displayed together with this measurement When the last remaining measurement of a job is deleted the last measurement of the previous job appears in the display together with the corresponding job name and part name 5 5 4 Closing Jobs You can cancel job mode as described above by using the lt or gt buttons to scroll to the end of the part list and select the Finish option in the appearing menu
51. uring Mode To open the Main menu press the Y button while the gauge is switched on Then switch to the Measuring Mode submenu Select the desired measuring mode using the V or A buttons Press the gt button to activate the selected option A dot indicates the activated option Note You can access the Measuring Mode submenu using one of two ways either follow the procedure as described above via the main menu or directly by pressing the lt button However in memory mode the lt and gt buttons are used to navigate between batches Thus you can reach the Measuring Mode submenu only via the main menu 4 3 2 Units You can select the unit in which measurements are displayed um or mil The initial setting is um vV Main Menu F Setup Display V Unit Press the W button while the gauge is switched on to access the Main menu Then access the Unit submenu Select the required unit using the V or A buttons To activate the selected option press A dot indicates the option activated 4 3 3 Date and Time The internal calendar and watch of the CarCheck PLUS gauge save date and time with each measurement Take care that date and time are correct especially concerning the documentation of your measurements You should check the settings each time you are about to start a measurement task Setting date and time may be required e if changing the batteries took longer than 2 minutes e after switching to daylig
52. urvature in mind convex min 5 mm concave min 30 mm Measuring on surfaces with higher curvature may produce wrong results due to the laws of physics 5 2 2 Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields Magnetic and electromagnetic fields may distort the measurement results due to their interfere with the corresponding measuring mode Do not measure on magnetic surfaces Look out for sources of interference near the measuring area for example door speakers in the car transformers electric motors or electrical welding equipment Usually non magnetic base material can also be magnetized 5 3 Zero Point Reference The zero point reference is necessary to achieve correct measuring results Carry out a zero point reference e when preparing the gauge for first use e after changing the batteries e when changing measurement tasks e regularly Attention A zero point reference in the wrong measuring mode i e if the measuring mode selected does not correspond with the reference plate leads to wrong measuring results and to errors with the automated selection of measurement modes Select the appropriate measuring mode in the menu Fe for the Fe reference plate NFe for the Al reference plate Press the A button while the gauge is switched on and place the probe on one of the provided reference plates or a corresponding Fe or NFe metal part you can find the reference plates in the case included in the scope of supply A control nu
53. ux Hall effect or eddy current Standards DIN EN ISO 2808 ISO 2178 ISO 2360 ASTM B 499 ASTM D 7091 Measuring modes Individual measurement Measurement with structured storage Measuring interval ca 1500ms Measuring accuracy 2 0 2000um 1 um 2 of the measurement gt 2000um 3 5 of the measurement Memory capacity max 10 jobs max 200 parts max 10000 measurements Settings Radio on off display system info buzzer on off date time unit um mil display light on off display orientation normal flipped Measuring surface min 20 x 20 mm Radius of curvature convex min 5mm concave min 30mm Smallest substrate thickness Fe 0 2mm NFe 0 05mm Interface Wireless 2 4GHz range max 10m in free field Temperature range Operation 0 50 C storage 10 60 C Power supply 2 AA size batteries 1 5V AIMn or 2 AA size rechargeable batteries 1 2V Dimensions length x width x height 68 x 33 x 125 mm Weight 125g incl batteries D Measurements of non ferromagnetic coating on ferromagnetic substrate such as lacquer on steel or iron and measurements of non ferromagnetic and non conductive coatings on non ferromagnetic and conductive substrate Such as lacquer on aluminum zinc copper or brass 2 Manufacturer s calibration in regard to the supplied zero reference plates 74 AUTOMATION 44 44
54. y and completely hardened surfaces Only place the probe on one spot do not move it after placing it Otherwise the coating may be damaged Coating thickness measurements are possible on nearly all kinds of metal base material The initial settings allow the gauge to identify the base material automatically and use the corresponding measuring mode You can change the measuring mode if required see the Measuring Mode section on p 14 Coating Paint Paint Paint Paint Zinc Aluminum Any Steel Aluminum Steel Steel Plastic Measuring mode Fe NFe Fe Fe Note Complete Complete coating Measurements only coating measured possible on metal base measured paint aluminum material paint zinc Paint refers here to the complete coating composition which might consist of bonderizing primer base coat and top coat The exact coating compositions as well as metallic or other effects are of no consequence The gauge starts in the measuring mode last used If you change to another base material the message No NFe Repeat or No Fe Repeat appears in the display After placing the probe again it automatically switches to the required measuring mode and you can continue measuring Attention If you want to measure aluminum on steel or zinc on steel for example you must select the Fe measuring mode 5 2 Placing the Probe Placing the measuring probe will automatica

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