Assicontrol EASY-CHECK FE-S User manual

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION Page 2
SHORT INSTRUCTIONS Page 3
FUNCTION MODES Page 4
OPERATION OF THE FUNCTIONS MODES Page 4
CALIBRATION Page 7
EXCHANGE OF THE BATTERY Page 7
CHARGE THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
WITH THE LINE-CHARGING UNIT Page 8
GENERAL REMARKS Page 8
TECHNICAL DATA Page 9
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Page 10
DATA PRINTER MEGA-PRINT Page 11
STRUMENTI &SERVIZI
per il sistema qualità
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ia S. Silvestro, 92 21100 Varese
Tel + 39 0332 - 213045
212639- 220185
Fax +39 0332 - 822553
www.assicontrol.com
e-mail: [email protected]
C.F. e P.I. 02436670125

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulation ! You really made a good choice to decide for
EASY-CHECK FE-S,
because this device is not only designed and manufactured according to
the latest level of technology, but also is extremely comfortable and easy
to operate.
We tried our best to write this manual as clear and short as possible. For
any further information you may need, please contact our Service De-
partment. Our technicians are always ready to help you.
What can you measure with EASY-CHECK FE-S ?
On iron and steel (FE) all non-magnetic coatings, such as varnish,
paint, plastics, enamel, rubber, ceramics and galvanization (except
niquel) up to 5 mm.
In addition EASY-CHECK FE-S includes the following features
•Store up to 1000 readings in the data memory
•Display statistics
•Transfer all readings and statistics to a printer or computer by means
of the interface, or just
•Transfer the data by RADIO.
All these functions can be performed with the red key.

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And this is really unique:
•EASY-CHECK FE-S can measure up to 80 hours with only
one 1.5V Mignon battery.
•Worldwide the only device with a swinging measuring
probe allowing to measure inside pipes and in other in-
accessible places.
SHORT INSTRUCTIONS
To make it as easy as possible for you and to be able to
start taking measurements immediately, we have al-
ready calibrated the device.
You receive the instrument ready for operation and do
not need to perform any adjustments.
You just switch on the device with the red key. In the
display flashes shortly the number of the software ver-
sion and then appears <on>.
That´s all and now you can start taking measurements.

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FUNCTION MODES
Switch on the device by pressing the key until <on> is displayed. Re-
lease the key.
When you now press the key once again for a longer time the
following modes will appear one after another:
Sto = Store readings in the Data Memory
StA = Display Statistics
Prn = Print or activate the Serial Interface
IcL = Clear the last reading
cLr = Clear the whole Data Memory
un = Change the unit of measurement (µm / mils)
rES = Switch over the resolution: 0.1 or 1.0 µm
By pressing the key the mode selected is confirmed.
OPERATION OF THE FUNCTION MODES
<Sto> Store readings in the Data Memory
To store readings in the memory for further evaluation press the key until
<Sto> is displayed.
Now release the key and press it again for confirmation and wait until
<on> is displayed.
The data memory is activated and all subsequent measurements will be
stored. The symbol <STORE> is displayed to make evident that the
memory is switched on.

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Capacity of the data memory : 1000 readings
When the memory has reached its capacity limit the symbol <FUL> is
displayed.
As soon as the device is switched off the memory mode is deactivated.
<StA> Display Statistics
The readings stored in the data memory are evaluated as follows:
No. - Number of readings stored
MIN - Lowest reading stored
MAX - Highest reading stored
MEAN - Mean value
STD.DEV. - Standard deviation
Press the key until the symbol <StA> appears. Now release the key and
press it again to confirm. The statistics values are displayed one after
another.
<Prn> Print or Activate the RADIO CONTROL function
When EASY-CHECK FE-S is connected to the printer MEGA-PRINT or
operated with the RADIO CONTROL module, press the key until <prn>
is displayed. Then release the key and press it again to start the data
transfer.
This is not necessary when working with the interface cable and the
software selected. As soon as the interface cable is connected, the data
transfer starts by itself without pressing the key.
<IcL> Clear the last reading
Press the key until the symbol <IcL> is displayed. Release the key
shortly and press it again to confirm.
Now the last reading is cleared.

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<cLr> Clear the whole Data Memory
Press the key until the symbol <cLr> is displayed. Release the key
shortly and press it again to confirm.
Now the whole Data Memory is cleared.
<Un> Change unit of measurement (µm / mils)
In its basic setting the instrument measures in µm.
To measure in “mils” (American unit of measurement) press the key until
the symbol <un>is displayed. Release the key and press it again to con-
firm.
When you switch on the instrument again it will measures in “mils”.
To change over to “µm” proceed in the same way.
<rES> Resolution
From factory the device is adjusted to the resolution 1.0 µm.
To switch over to the resolution 0.1 µm press the key until <rES> is
displayed. Release the key shortly and press it again to confirm the set-
ting.
CALIBRATION
You receive the device already calibrated. Nevertheless from time to
time it is necessary to check or correct the calibration. This is especially
recommended when you measure on small or curved objects or when
the surface of the test object is rough.
To calibrate the device you should always use the shim with the
higher value (approx. 300 µm). The shim with the lower value
(approx. 100 µm) is only supplied to verify the accuracy after
calibration.

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•Switch on the device.
•Set the device with the probe on the base plate FE (blue) and press
the key for about 2 sec until <0.0> is displayed stable. Then release
the key and zero setting is performed and confirmed by a beep sig-
nal
•Take off the device, <cAl> is flashing.
•Press the key and the actual calibration value is displayed. This
value should be identical with your shim value (approx. 300 µm). If it
is not, you now can enter the correct value. Pressing the key shortly
the value goes down by 1, pressing it continuously the value scrolls
up.
•Once the correct calibration value is set, place the shim (approx.
300 µm) on the base plate FE (blue) and set the device on the shim
and wait until the beep sounds.
The device is calibrated.
To perform just a one-point calibration and after having set the zero
point, you can go on taking measurements while <cAl> is flashing. The
flashing <cAl> disappears on the display as soon as a new measure-
ment is taken.
When measuring on small or curved objects it is advisable to perform
calibration on a bare test object with the same geometry of the
object to be measured and not on the base plate supplied with the de-
vice.
EXCHANGE OF THE BATTERY
As soon as the symbol <BAT> is flashing the battery must be exchanged
by a new one.
When the voltage of the battery is less than 0.8 V the device switches off
by itself.

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CHARGE THE 1.2V RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WITH THE
LINE-CHARGING UNIT
As soon as the symbol <BAT> is flashing the rechargeable 1.2V Mignon
battery must be charged.
Important: Before inserting the charging connector into the interface
plug of EASY-CHECK FE-S the device must be switched off.
The charger must not be connected when the 1.5V battery is inside
the device. The battery may run out and destroy the device !
With the device switched off the charging connector is inserted into the
interface plug of EASY-CHECK FE-S. The device switches on by itself
and a bar diagram with the battery symbol is displayed. With the charger
connected you can go on taking measurements.
After approx. 20 sec the state of charge is displayed again provided no
measurement is taken. When the charger is connected the automatic
switch off is deactivated.
The rechargeable battery needs approx. 8 hours to be charged com-
pletely. A constant bar diagram is flashing together with the battery sym-
bol and the charger can be removed.
GENERAL REMARKS
Thickness of the base material: at least 300 µm
Automatic switch-off
The device switches off automatically one minute after the last measu-
rement. The instrument can also be switched off with the red key.
IMPORTANT
The probe should not be drawn across the testing surface but reset at
different spots, i.e. after each measurement hold the instrument in the air
for about 1 sec. In doing so the stored calibration is automatically che-
cked and corrected if necessary.
Make sure that the probe surface and the base plate are kept clean
and polished at all times.

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TECHNICAL DATA
Measuring Technique: Magnetic induction on iron and steel
(ISO 2178)
Measuring Range: 0 – 5000 µm
Indication: LCD 3½ digits with floating decimal point
and guides for operation
Resolution: selectable 1.0 µm or 0.1 µm
Accuracy: below 100 µm: ±1 µm
100 - 1000 µm: ±1 %
1000 - 2000 µm: ±3 %
> 2000 µm: ±5 %
Memory: max. 1000 readings
Statistics Indication of No.-MIN-MAX-MEAN-STD.DEV.
Power Supply: 1,5V Mignon battery
(1.2V rechargeable battery with charger
available)
Recording Data: one long beep
Measuring Probe: swinging by 90°
Dimensions: 108 x 48 x 38 mm
Weight:approx. 100 g
Interface: serial RS 232 C (5 V TTL level)
Baudrate: Printer + PC: 1200 baud
Data/Stop bits: Printer + PC: 7/2
Warranty: Indication unit: 12 months
Measuring probe: 3 months

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
SOFTWARE incl. Operation Instructions
•Software TRANSFER
Sends the data and statistics to the computer.
•Software TRANSFER-EXCEL
Transfers the data directly in an existing Excel file.
•Graphic Statistics Software STAT-6
Sends the data and statistics to the computer.
Limit values can be set which are evaluated as line and
bar diagrams.
RADIO- CONTROL
With the Transmitter / Receiver and the Software STAT-6 the
data and statistics can be sent to the computer by RADIO
without any cable connection.
Data Printer MEGA-PRINT
Print out all the data and statistics.
Line-Charger with 1.2V rechargeable Mignon battery

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DATA PRINTER MEGA-PRINT
Technical Data:
Type of Printer: Thermo printer
Characters/Line: 16
Data Transfer Rate: 1200 baud
Printing Velocity: max. 20 lines/sec.
Interface: serial
Paper: Thermo paper
57 mm wide, max. 10 m long
Power Supply: Rechargeable NiCad battery
(approx. 60 hours operation/charge)
Size: 110 x 80 x 45 mm
Weight:approx. 240 g
Charging Unit: 230 V/50 Hz / 6.0 V – 0.5 A
Charging the built-in NiCad Battery
Before using MEGA-PRINT for the first time the built-in NiCad battery
must be charged.
The built-in NiCad battery is charged with the charging unit supplied with
the printer. The cable of the charging unit is connected at the right-hand
socket of MEGA-PRINT.
The charging time should be at least 4 hours.
Operating Instructions
1. The operation of MEGA-PRINT together with the Coating Thickness
Meter EASY-CHECK FE-S is explained in the operating instructions of
EASY-CHECK FE-S (Page 5).
2. When the printer MEGA-PRINT is connected to the Coating Thickness
Meter EASY-CHECK FE-S, MEGA-PRINT switches on automatically
(the green LED flashes every 2 sec). When switching off
EASY-CHECK FE-S, the printer is switched off automatically (the green
LED remains switched off).

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3. The manual paper feed is performed with the key „Paperfeed“. When
the printout is finished the paper stripe is transported out of the casing
by pressing this key and can be neatly turned off.
4. Faulty print out
Incorrect printed lines mean that the printer should be recharged.
Insert a new paper roll
•Open the lid
•Insert the paper roll
•Pull out the end of the
paper
•Close the lid