KARL DEUTSCH ECHOMETER 1077.080-A User manual

Operating instructions ECHOMETER 1077.080-A Ho Art. no. 7412.077-A Oil
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EM1077-A-BA-Oil-Level-2020-04-21_EN.docx Ho/SL
2020-04-27
Operating instructions for the ultrasonic transmission
oil level meter
ECHOMETER 1077.080
-A
Rev. 1.0
© Copyright KARL DEUTSCH Prüf- und Messgerätebau GmbH + Co KG
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 101
42115 Wuppertal
Author: Ho
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Content Page
1About this manual............................................................................................3
2Proper use, accessories..................................................................................3
3Scope of delivery .............................................................................................3
4Conformity........................................................................................................4
5Contact to KARL DEUTSCH ............................................................................6
6Important notes (read before commissioning!).............................................7
7Instructions for use..........................................................................................7
8Connections .....................................................................................................8
9Test block .........................................................................................................8
10 Probe.................................................................................................................8
11 Operation ..........................................................................................................9
11.1 Keypad with signal LED ..........................................................................9
11.2 Insert battery, replace battery ..............................................................10
11.3 Connecting the probe and attaching it to the transmission oil
sump .......................................................................................................11
11.4 Measuring mode ....................................................................................13
11.4.1 Activating and deactivating........................................................13
11.4.2 Starting measurements..............................................................13
11.4.3 Performing measurements ........................................................14
11.4.4 Ending measurements...............................................................14
11.4.5 Regular control measurements..................................................15
12 Menu structure ...............................................................................................16
13 Operating menu..............................................................................................17
13.1 Device options .......................................................................................17
13.1.1 Wireless.....................................................................................17
13.1.2 Brightness..................................................................................18
13.1.3 Backlight off...............................................................................18
13.1.4 Language...................................................................................18
13.1.5 Auto Off .....................................................................................18
13.1.6 Load Factory Set. ......................................................................19
13.1.7 Info ............................................................................................19
14 Application tip, battery warning....................................................................19
15 Temperature influence...................................................................................20
16 Replacing the protective disc on the sound outlet surface........................20
17 Cleaning the device .......................................................................................21
18 Disposal ..........................................................................................................22
19 Technical data according to DIN EN 15317..................................................23
20 Software update .............................................................................................24
21 Regular check of the measuring device.......................................................24
22 Information about the built-in wireless module...........................................25
22.1 Countries with official approval ...........................................................25
22.2 United States..........................................................................................25
22.3 Canada....................................................................................................26
22.4 Japan ......................................................................................................26
22.5 Korea ......................................................................................................26
22.6 Taiwan ....................................................................................................27
22.7 China.......................................................................................................27
23Table for regular control measurements......................................................28

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1 About this manual
This operating manual is valid for the device version ECHOMETER 1077.080-A
(from the ECHOMETER complete package 1077.901-A) or W000 588 09 19 00
(part number Mercedes-Benz workshop equipment).
Instructions marked with the symbol must be read and observed to avoid any
danger to life and limb. The sections marked with the warning symbol must be
observed in order to maintain the quality of the testing process. Additional notes of
interest are marked with the info symbol .
2 Proper use, accessories
Proper use: The ECHOMETER 1077.080-A is a device for measuring
transmission oil levels in vehicles of Daimler AG. The operation of the device is
designed for technically trained personnel as commonly found in automotive
workshops. The measurement is based on the transit time of ultrasonic signals
which are sent from below through the oil in the transmission by a probe attached
to the oil sump and reflected at the oil surface. The device is intended exclusively
for use with the probe (Art. No. 1498.276) included in the scope of delivery. The
correct handling of the meter for its intended use is described in this manual. This
also means that the meter and its accessories must not be modified.
Accessories: If accessories are required for the intended use, only device-specific
KARL DEUTSCH accessories or accessories expressly approved by KARL
DEUTSCH may be used.
3 Scope of delivery
Image 1: Scope of delivery in case
(illustration without documents)
ECHOMETER 1077.080-A in protective
holster, with carrying loop in case
2 batteries, alkaline manganese, size AA
Probe cable (art. no.: 1616.023)
Probe (art. no. 1498.276)
Two spare plastic protective discs (art.
no.: 1930.010) to be glued onto the
sound outlet surface of the probe
Test block (art. no.: 1713.006) for
function control of device and probe
multilingual test book with delivery test
certificate of the device
multilingual quick guide
CD with PDF files of the manuals in
several languages

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4 Conformity

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We hereby confirm that the device/system has been developed and
manufactured in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and the
EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), as well as the 2011/65/EU Directive (RoHS 2) and
the EU2015/863 RoHS Directive (RoHS 3).
The following harmonized norms and standards were used for evaluation:
•EN 61000-4-2:2008; Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Immunity -
Electrostatic discharge immunity test
•EN 61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2007 + A2:2010; Electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) Immunity - Radiated, radiofrequency, electromagnetic field
•EN 55011 :2016 + A1 :2017; Industrial, scientific and medical equipment -
Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of
measurement Group 1, Class B
•EN 61326-2-2:2013; Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Test
configurations, operational conditions and performance characteristics for
portable test, measurement and monitoring equipment used in low voltage
distribution systems
•EN 2-1:2013; Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory
use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements
•EN 61010-1:2020; Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use; Part 1: General requirements

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5 Contact to KARL DEUTSCH
You can reach us as follows:
Monday to Thursday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CET/CEST)
Friday
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CET/CEST)
Telephone
([phone]
-0
Fax
([phone]
E
-Mail (general)
[e-mail]
E
-
mail (for service cases, e.g. repair,
periodic inspection, calibration,
check)
[e-mail]
Website
www.karldeutsch.de
Postal address
KARL DEUTSCH
Prüf
- und Messgerätebau
GmbH + Co KG
Postfach 132354
42050 Wuppertal,
Germany
Shipping address for devices
KARL DEUTSCH
Prüf
- und Messgerätebau GmbH + Co KG
Service
Otto
-Hausmann-Ring 101
42115 Wuppertal
Germany
Company address
Otto
-Hausmann-Ring 101
42115 Wuppertal
Germany

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6 Important notes (read before commissioning!)
Danger! Do not operate in an explosive environment: The device must not
be operated in explosive environments. Observe the safety regulations that
apply to you.
Regularly check display accuracy: In order to prevent influences on the
measurement result that cannot be detected in any other way, the display
accuracy should be checked before starting measurements (and from time to
time during longer measurements) using the test block (art. no. 1713.006)
included in the delivery. The proper function of the test system can be tested
by means of regular control measurements.
Protective disc: A thin plastic disc is glued to the sound outlet side of the
probe, which protects the sound outlet surface and ensures that the probe fits
well in the bayonet mount on the gearbox. Before inserting the probe into the
bayonet mount, ensure that the adhesive is intact and the plastic disc is
undamaged.
Batteries: If the instrument is not to be operated for a long period of time,
please remove the inserted batteries to avoid any potential damage as a result
of leaking batteries.
7 Instructions for use
Coupling: The reliability and accuracy of all measurements depends, among other
things, on how well the probe is coupled to the workpiece to be measured. Follow
the instructions for attaching the probe to the gear housing (see section 11.3).
Before applying the coupling agent, remove any debris or other deposits from the
contact surfaces of the probe and the probe holder in the oil sump.
Coupling symbol: Always make sure that the coupling symbol shows a fully
attached probe (see section 11.4.3). Should the measured value fluctuate or the
coupling symbol constantly change, you should improve the coupling (unscrew the
probe from the holder, clean the contact surfaces and screw the probe with
coupling agent back in again) and confirm the measured value with comparative
measurements.
Voltage monitoring: The ECHOMETER monitors battery capacity and
automatically switches off if the supply voltage is insufficient. The settings are
retained when the instrument is switched off.

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8 Connections
Image 2: Connection socket
with eyelet for the carrying
loop
1= Probe connection socket
2= Eyelet for carrying loop
9 Test block
Image 3: Test block
1= Test block (art. no. 1713.006)
10 Probe
Image 4: Side view of the probe
with connection cable
The connection cable of the probe (art. no.:
1498.276) is plugged in at the back (left in the
picture) and can be released by simply pulling it out
(Do not pull the cable! Grasp the plug housing to pull
out the cable!).
The ring surrounding the connector socket is an
integral part of the probe unit. Do not loosen the
grub screw provided for securing!
Image 5: Probe viewed from the
sound outlet surface (gray
circular area)
On the front side with the sound outlet surface
(position 3 in Image 5, gray circular area) of the
probe there are two lugs (positions 1 and 2 in Image
5) for locking in the bayonet lock.
1 2
1
1
2
3

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11 Operation
The keys of the ECHOMETER have different functions depending on the operating
mode of the device, which are explained in the following sections:
11.1 Keypad with signal LED
ON / OFF - button
Confirmation of the input or the displayed value
Menu call
Activate selected menu item
In the further course of the text, this key is symbolized with .
The pressure point of the key is located under the character .

Switching from a submenu item to the higher-level menu item
Switching from a main menu item to the measured value display
Activating and deactivating the display illumination
(press and hold for approx. 2 s)
This button switches the menu item backlighting OFF to Always
(lighting off) or Never (lighting on).
In the further course of the text, this key is symbolized with .
The pressure point of the key is located under the letters .
If you keep the key pressed during power-on, the device will
be reset to the factory settings (see also section 13.1.6) with the
subsequent option of language selection (see section 13.1.4). If
the device was inadvertently switched to an unknown operating
language, the desired operating language can be activated.
Move the menu selection bar upward

Move the menu selection bar downward

Under the white dot to the right of the ECHOMETER lettering,
there is the signal LED (lights up when switching off and when
sending measured values).

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11.2 Insert battery, replace battery
Image 6: Opening the
battery compartment
The device is operated with two AA/IEC R6
(Mignon) size 1.5 V cells.
Proceed as follows to insert or replace
batteries:
- Loosen knurled screw on the back of the
device (Image 6, top)
- Remove the cover of the battery compartment
(Image 6 bottom).
The symbols in the battery compartment base
provide information on the correct polarity when
inserting the batteries.
Only change batteries when the device is
switched off!
Both lithium and AlMn batteries (size AA/IEC
LR6, 1.5 V) can be used. Lithium batteries have
a longer service life due to their significantly
higher capacity.
The USB socket above the battery
compartment is for service purposes only. Do
not connect a cable here. The data of the
normal test operation can be transmitted
wirelessly, see section 13.1.1.