KARL DEUTSCH LEPTOSKOP 2042 User manual

L42BA1.4E Ho 16-Sep-08
Instruction Manual for the
Coating Thickness Gauge
LEPTOSKOP 2042
Rev. 1.4
This manual is part of the delivery of the
LEPTOSKOP 2042 with serial number:
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KARL DEUTSCH Prüf- und Messgerätebau GmbH + Co KG
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 101
42115 Wuppertal
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Contents Page
1Scope of delivery _________________________________________________________4
2About this manual ________________________________________________________4
3Application range_________________________________________________________5
4Important notes (read prior to first start-up!) __________________________________5
5Contacting KARL DEUTSCH ________________________________________________6
6Controls, interface and cable _______________________________________________7
7Keys and menu operation __________________________________________________8
7.1 Key reference _______________________________________________________8
7.2 Operating___________________________________________________________9
7.2.1 Input of alpha-numeric values____________________________________9
8Putting into operation ____________________________________________________10
8.1 Insertion of battery, change of battery __________________________________10
8.2 Switching on/off ____________________________________________________11
8.3 Display____________________________________________________________11
8.3.1 Standard representation _______________________________________12
8.3.2 Statistics representation _______________________________________12
8.3.3 Analog representation_________________________________________12
8.4 Additional symbols and abbreviations in the display ______________________13
8.5 Placing the probe ___________________________________________________14
8.5.1 Particularities when placing NFe micro probes______________________14
8.5.2 Placing pressure _____________________________________________15
9Menu structure __________________________________________________________16
10 Menu: Selections and functions in detail_____________________________________19
10.1 Calibration_________________________________________________________19
10.2 Measure ____________________________________________________19
10.2.1 Measuring mode ______________________________________19
10.2.2 Limits ________________________________________________21
10.2.3 Offset ________________________________________________21
10.3 Statistics _____________________________________________________22
10.4 File Management _________________________________________________23
10.5 System Settings _____________________________________________26
10.5.1 Printer _____________________________________________________26
10.5.2 Unit ________________________________________________26
10.5.3 Analog Display _________________________________________27
10.5.4 Backlight ____________________________________________28
10.5.5 Volume _____________________________________________28
10.5.6 Keysound ___________________________________________29
10.5.7 Power Off ___________________________________________29
10.5.8 Hotkeys ____________________________________________29
10.5.9 Lock Keyboard _________________________________________30
10.5.10 Module Code ________________________________________30
10.5.11 et ClockS ________________________________________________30

10.5.12 Language __________________________________________ 30
10.5.13 Load Factory Set. ____________________________________ 30
10.5.14 Info _______________________________________________ 31
11 Do I need to calibrate manually?___________________________________________ 31
12 Calibration_____________________________________________________________ 32
12.1 General notes on calibration _________________________________________ 32
12.2 Calibration Modes__________________________________________________ 33
12.2.1 ZeroCal (Calibration on uncoated specimen) _______________ 33
12.2.2 Cal on Foil (Calibration on zero and foil) __________________ 34
12.2.3 Multipoint Cal (Multiple point calibration) _______________________ 35
12.2.4 Cal on Layer (Calibration on unknown coating) __________________ 36
12.2.5 Load Cal _______________________________________________ 37
12.2.6 Save Cal _______________________________________________ 37
12.2.7 Cal Info ____________________________________________ 37
12.2.8 Default Cal _________________________________________ 38
13 Notes on measurement and calibration _____________________________________ 39
13.1 Influences on measurement accuracy _________________________________ 39
13.2 Regular check of the measuring means ________________________________ 40
14 Format of the printer output ______________________________________________ 41
15 Cleaning of the instrument _______________________________________________ 41
16 Disposal_______________________________________________________________ 42
17 Declaration of conformity ________________________________________________ 42
18 Technical Data _________________________________________________________ 43
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1 Scope of delivery
Fig. 1: The LEPTOSKOP 2042 in the
carrying case (equipment example)
yLEPTOSKOP 2042 in protective
holster
y2 batteries, size AA
yinstruction manual
yquality test certificate
ycarrying case
in addition, optionally*:
ysets of calibration foils
ytest block Fe
test block NFe
yprobes
yPC software "EasyExport"
yPC software "EchoStat 2002"
y
y* depending on scope of order
2 About this manual
The LEPTOSKOP 2042 is available in several upgrade levels and can be
enhanced via an unlock code whenever you want. This manual deals with all
upgrade levels. Descriptions which possibly are true only for individual up-
grade levels are designated as follows:
Symbol Upgrade Level
Basic unit
Module "Statistics"
Module "Statistics & Data Memory"
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3 Application range
yWith NFe probes the gauge is used to measure the thickness of electrically
non-conductive coatings on non-magnetic electrically conductive sub-
strates (e.g. aluminium, brass, copper) by means of the eddy current
method (DIN EN ISO 2360).
yWith Fe probes the gauge is used to measure the thickness of non-
magnetic coatings on magnetic substrate (e.g. iron, steel) according to the
magnetic-inductive principle (DIN EN ISO 2178).
4 Important notes (read prior to first start-up!)
yThe gauge must not be used in explosive environment. Follow your respec-
tive safety rules.
yDon't switch the instrument on or execute measurement while it is exposed
to electromagnetic interference fields!
Keep the measurement set-up (instrument, cable, test block etc.) away
from sources of magnetic fields (neon light, transformers, mains units, elec-
tric motors etc.)!
This will avoid influences on the measurement result by external magnetic
fields and magnetization of parts under test.
yIf interference fields have been detected...
… the display will show the symbol
… measurement is not possible (the last measured value will remain on
the display)
… an acoustic error signal is generated.
yEnsure that the substrate is free of magnetic remanence to a large extent.
yUse test blocks only to check the proper function of the instrument. If a
special measurement calibration is required (see section 12) you need to
use the actual substrate for calibration.
yWith soft layers even a slight contact pressure may deform the surface and
falsify the measuring result. In this case try to place the probe without
spring force. Or select a compensating offset value (see section 10.2.3) if
either the upgrade level "Statistics" or "Statistics & Data Memory" is
installed.
yThe LEPTOSKOP 2042 is equipped with a monitoring unit for the battery
capacity which will switch the gauge off if a non-sufficient voltage supply is
detected. Prior to final switch-off caused by an empty battery an alarm
sound is generated. Set-up and calibration is memorized.
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5 Contacting KARL DEUTSCH
We work flexitime. During the core hours you surely can contact us:
Monday through Thursday 9.00 am to 12.15 pm / 12.45 pm to 15.30 pm
Friday 9.00 am to 12.15 pm
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Internet homepage www.karldeutsch.de
Mail can be sent to KARL DEUTSCH
Prüf- und Messgerätebau
GmbH + Co KG
P.O. Box 132354
D-42050 Wuppertal
Office address KARL DEUTSCH
Prüf- und Messgerätebau
GmbH + Co KG
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 101
D-42115 Wuppertal
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6 Controls, interface and cable
1Display
2Keyboard
3Data interface for
a) Cable 1657.311 to connect to the 9-pin RS232 in-
terface of a PC.
b) Cable 1657.312 to connect to the USB interface of
a PC.
c) If the cable 1657.311 is completed with the adapter
1657.310 you can connect the printer 6010.001.
4Probe connector
(marked with a red dot)
&Position the probe plug so both red dots, each on
the plug and on the socket, point to the same di-
rection.
5 Type label
6 Pop-up stand
7Battery compartment
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7 Keys and menu operation
7.1 Key reference
•ON / OFF key
•Confirmation of input or of the indicated value
•Menu call
•Activation of the marked menu item (selected menu topics are
shown in inverted characters)
•With input: Moves the cursor to the right.
&In the further course of the text this key is repre-
sented by
&The tactile feedback of the key is under the symbol .
•Quitting the current menu item -> move one menu level upward
•With input: Moves the cursor to the left
•In measurement mode: Illumination ON
& In the further course of the text this key is repre-
sented by t.
& The tactile feedback of the key is under the
characters .
•Move selection bar of the menu upward. Selected menu topics
are shown in inverted characters.
•Increment (i.e. increasing the indicated value)
•Move selection bar of the menu downward. Selected menu top-
ics are shown in inverted characters.
•Decrement (i.e. decreasing the indicated value)
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7.2 Operating
ycalls the operating menu.
yUse the arrow keys to move to the desired menu item and activate it
by pressing the key . If required the same method is used to branch into
additional sub-menus.
ySelections are confirmed by pressing . Use to quit the menu topic
without activation and to return to the next higher menu level (see menu
structure in section 9).
7.2.1 Input of alpha-numeric values
Some selections (e.g. offset, limit, password, time, file name etc.) use alpha-
numeric inputs.
yDisplay: ESC _XXXXX__ OK , where XXXXX is the current parameter
value.
Fig. 2: Input of password
(example)
yOperating: Key : Used to shift the input cursor to the right
Key : Used to shift the input cursor to the left
Keys : Select content of the current input position
Fig. 3: Key assignment with
numeric input (example value)
yConfirm: Shift cursor over OK and strike the key .
yQuit: Shift cursor over ESC and strike the key .
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8 Putting into operation
8.1 Insertion of battery, change of battery
open:
(a) (b)
(c)
close:
(d) (e)
Fig. 4: Battery compartment on the rear of
the instrument
yPrior to first putting into opera-
tion you need to insert batteries.
For this purpose two 1.5 V al-
kali-manganese cells of size AA
(Mignon) are part of the delivery.
&
Only change batteries if the
gauge is switched off.
&
You need not to remove the
protective holster when chang-
ing the batteries.
yUse the knurled screw to open
the battery compartment on the
rear of the instrument (a).
yRemove the cover of the battery
compartment (b+c). Now the
batteries are freely accessible.
yThe graphical symbol in the bat-
tery compartment informs on the
proper orientation when insert-
ing the batteries.
yRe-assembly is made in reverse
order.
& For easy assembly, please en-
sure that the battery cover is
not pressed down (e) before it
is inserted into the bottom slot
between housing and protec-
tive holster (d).
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