Check-line MiniTest 7200 FH Manual

Short Instructions
MiniTest 7200 FH / 7400 FH
1.1 Gauge description
Use the ON/OFF button to switch the gauge ON or OFF. If you press ON/OFF
button and ESC simultaneously, the initializing procedure will be performed.
The Function keys may assume different functions according to the menu being
active. Their current properties are displayed in the line upper to the Function keys.
The command and navigation key block may also assume different functions:
- Press OK to confirm settings, store values or select menu items.
- Press ESC to abort actions or to quit submenus.
- Use ARROW keys to navigate through the menu or change settings.
- If the alphanumerical block has been activated, OK and ESC keys also
assume navigation functions.
The gauge features a context-sensitive on-line help. According to screen, press the
left function key “Help” to get access to the direct help.
Function keys
ON/OFF button
Command and navi-
gation block
Graphics display
Multi-purpose socket Sensor socket
IR Interface

2. The User Menu
The numerous gauge functions may be accessed via the hierarchical structuring of
the user menu. Press function key “Main Menu” in order to get access to the menu
system.
Select an item from the Main Menu (e.g. Setup)
and press OK to confirm. You will go to a
submenu.
Use the arrow keys to select the requested item
(e.g. Date / Time) and press OK to confirm.
To go back to the previous menu level press
ESC.
According selected submenu you can
- View settings (e.g. Gauge specs = Gauge specifications)
- Select preset parameters
- Make numerical or alphanumerical entries
2.1 Alphanumerical Entries (on MiniTest 7400 FH)
For alphanumerical entries you can use as many
as 15 characters for entering a name. ESC and
OK assume navigation functions to the left or
right. Choose your character via the
alphanumerical block. Your selection will be
automatically accepted after the previously
specified period of time. This period of time can
be set under User Preferences in the “Entry
accepted” option. Complete your entry by
pressing Function key “Ready” and then confirm
“Save changes?” by pressing OK.

3. Insert Batteries and connect Sensor
3.1. Insert batteries / storage batteries and connect sensor
a) Take gauge and batteries from the carrying case.
b) Push the battery compartment lid at the gauge bottom in arrow direction (as
shown below)
c) Insert batteries into the battery compartment. Respect polarities (as shown
below).
d) Close lid.
referring to b) referring to c)
e) Take requested sensor (FH4 or FH10) form the carrying case. Plug sensor into
the socket on top of the base unit. Make sure the nib of plug is correctly
inserted into the guide way of socket. The red marking at the probe plug must
be positioned correctly to the red marking at the sensor plug.
f) Fully engage the sensor plug into the sensor socket to the stop.
3.2 Switch ON and Take Readings
This setting can be made at initial use or as requested at any time.
Press the red ON/OFF button on the left side of gauge and ESC simultaneously to
switch on and to go to initialization menu.
1. A banner appears with a language option.
Use arrow keys ↑↓ to go to your requested language option.
Press OK to confirm or ESC to abort.
2. On display appears “Total Reset”. A Total Reset restores factory settings.
To abort Total Reset, press Function key “No”.

a) Start Screen appears showing company
logo, gauge version and sensor type that is
currently connected (see illustr. on the left.)
b) After approx. 2 seconds, the gauge switches
automatically into measure mode and is
ready to take readings. The Measure
Screen will appear without any reading
being shown.
c) At initial switch-on the gauge is in “Direct
Mode“. For this mode, the factory calibration
is preset. Please check whether the target
ball size as adjusted matches your
application.
a) The factory calibration is for quick and easy measurement when larger
measuring errors are acceptable. For other calibration methods please refer to
section 6.2.
b) For measurement, please use the sensor stand supplied with the gauge. Place
the measuring object on the sensor. Place the target ball on the opposite side.
For measuring hollow parts, place the ball inside the sample. Equipped with a
strong permanent magnet, the sensor attracts the target ball and holds it
exactly over its sensor tip. Hold the measuring object in rectangular position to
the sensor and move it smoothly over the sensor. Press OK to store the
reading into memory. Press Function key “Statistics” to view readings and the
numerical statistics.
For measuring large-sized sheeting material or large hollow parts, place the
sensor on the surface of sample. The target ball is placed on the opposite side
near the sensor. Keep the sensor in rectangular position to the surface and
move it across the surface of sample.
Target ball size
current setting: 4.0
mm dia.
Calibration mode
Current setting:
Factory calibration
Current measuring series:
„Direct Mode“

Short Instructions MiniTest 7200 FH / 7400 FH
Factory Calibration
Calibration
∅
target ball
∅
target ball
Factory calibration
OK
OK
Calibration mode
CALIBRATE
0,0µm
Calibration
∅
target ball
∅
target ball
ZERO only
n
x
Zero
OK
OK
Calibration
point
OK
OK
Zero-Point Calibration
Calibration mode
Calibration
∅
target ball
OK
ESC
Function key
Navigation block
Display
Signs and Symbols:

Multi-Point Calibration (ZERO + 1 Point)
For multi-point calibration by means of various standards please follow the same procedure.
Calibration
∅
target ball
∅
target ball
OK
7|8|9
4|5|6|
1|2|3| Ready
OK
Calibration
point 1
n x calibration
standard
OK
OK
----µm
If the value on
calibration standard
matches value on
display.
If the displayed
value does not
match calibration
standard.
Adjust to
calibration value
in the numerical
field
Zero only + 1 point Calibration point
OK
n x Zero
0,0µm
OK
OK
Calibration mode

With MiniTest 7200 FH in Measuring Mode
Delete one single reading
Delete all readings
With MiniTest 7400 FH in Measuring Mode
Delete one single reading
Delete all readings of active batch
Readings Delete reading Help /Extras
ESC
OK
Statistics
Select
reading to be
deleted
Statistics Delete all readings
OK
OK
ESC
Help/Extras
BatchStatistics Readings
Select value
to be deleted.
Help/Extras Delete reading
ESC
OK
Delete all readingsStatistics Help / Extras
OK
OK
ESC
DELETE FUNCTIONS

Delete a Batch
User Preferences
Measuring mode
Configuration
Measuring mode
Main menu Data base Actions Delete
Select batch
to be deleted
OK
OK
ESC ESC
Main menu Setup
User preferences
OK
Select option
Adjust to
requested
parameter
OK
Main menu active batch
OK
configuration
OK
Select option
target ball size
data logging mode
graphics
upper spec. limit
lower spec. limit
set point
OK
Adjust to
requested
parameter
7|8|9
4|5|6|
1|2|3|
OK
Ready
or