MICRO-EPSILON FSC1/7 User manual

Operating Instructions
FSC1/7, FSC1000
PReliminary

MICRO-EPSILON
MESSTECHNIK
GmbH & Co. KG
Königbacher Strasse 15
94496 Ortenburg/Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
email [email protected]
www.micro-epsilon.com
Layer thickness measuring device for insulators on metal and carbon fiber-reinforced
plastics (CFRP)

FSC1/7, FSC1000
Contents
1. Safety ................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Symbols Used ................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Warnings............................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Notes on CE Marking ........................................................................................ 6
1.4 Notes regarding FCC Approval ......................................................................... 6
1.5 Intended Use ..................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Proper Environment........................................................................................... 7
2. Overview ........................................................................................... 8
2.1 Structure, Functional Principle .......................................................................... 8
2.2 FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Technical Data............................................................... 9
3. Delivery ........................................................................................... 10
3.1 Unpacking, Included in Delivery...................................................................... 10
3.2 Storage ............................................................................................................ 10
4. Initial Operation.............................................................................. 11
4.1 Dimensional Drawings..................................................................................... 11
4.2 Battery Pack..................................................................................................... 13
5. FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation.................................................... 14
5.1 Switch-on Phase, Warm-up............................................................................. 14
5.2 General Controller Operation .......................................................................... 14
5.3 Measuring Program Start ................................................................................ 15
5.4 Setup, Parameters ........................................................................................... 16
5.5 Adjustment of the Measuring System ............................................................. 18
5.5.1 General ........................................................................................... 18
5.5.2 Load Adjustment Table................................................................... 19
5.5.3 Managing Adjustment Tables......................................................... 20
5.5.4 Performing an Adjustment.............................................................. 21
5.6 Performing a Measurement............................................................................. 26
5.7 Statistics........................................................................................................... 28

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5.8 Measurement Data .......................................................................................... 29
5.8.1 General info .................................................................................... 29
5.8.2 Displaying Measurement Data ....................................................... 30
5.8.3 Managing Measurement Data........................................................ 31
5.8.4 Saving/Exporting Measurement Data ............................................ 31
5.9 Ending the Measuring Program, Switching off the Controller ........................ 33
6. Liability for Material Defects.......................................................... 33
7. Cleaning, Service, Repair .............................................................. 34
8. Decommissioning, Disposal .......................................................... 34
9. License agreement, software ........................................................ 35

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Safety
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1. Safety
System operation assumes knowledge of the operating instructions.
1.1 Symbols Used
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions.
Indicates a situation that may result in property damage if not
avoided.
Indicates a user action.
iIndicates a tip for users.
Measurement Indicates hardware or a software button/menu.
1.2 Warnings
Avoid shocks and impacts to the sensor.
> Damage to or destruction of the sensor
Avoid exposure of sensor and controller to splashes of water.
> Damage to or destruction of the sensor/controller
Avoid exposure of sensor to aggressive media (detergents, cooling emulsions).
> Damage to or destruction of the sensor
Avoid bending, clamping and tensile stress of the sensor cable.
> Damage or destruction of the sensor cable

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Safety
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1.3 Notes on CE Marking
The following apply to the FSC1/7 and FSC1000:
- EU Directive 2014/35/EU
- EU Directive 2014/30/EU
- EU Directive 2011/65/EU, “RoHS” Category 9
Products which carry the CE mark satisfy the requirements of the EU directives cited and the European
harmonized standards (EN) listed therein. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available to the responsible
authorities according to EU Directive, article 10, at:
MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK
GmbH & Co. KG
Königbacher Straße 15
94496 Ortenburg/Germany
The measuring system is designed for use in industrial environments and meets the requirements.
1.4 Notes regarding FCC Approval
The FSC1/7 and FSC1000 are registered under the FCC identifier: 2AMBGMEMW02, equipment class
- Part 15 Class B Computing Device Peripherals and
- Part 15 Class C Low Power Communication Device Transmitter
with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
If sensor and/or controller are modified, the FCC approval becomes void.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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Safety
FSC1/7, FSC1000
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
1.5 Intended Use
- The FSC1/7 and FSC1000 are designed for use in industrial and laboratory applications. They are used
to measure the thickness of paint and other electrically insulating layers on substrates such as carbon
fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP), CFRP with metallic lightning protection and metals.
- The system must only be operated within the limits specified in the technical data, see Chap. 2.2
- The system must be used in such a way that no persons are endangered or machines and other material
goods are damaged in the event of malfunction or total failure of the measuring system.
- Take additional precautions for safety and damage prevention in case of safety-related applications.
- The system is designed for battery operation; operating with a charger connected is not permitted.
1.6 Proper Environment
- Protection class: IP 40
- Temperature range
Operation: +10 ... +40°C (+50 ... +104 °F)
Storage: -0 ... +45°C (+32 ... +113 °F)
- Humidity: 20 ... 80% (non-condensing)
- Ambient pressure: Atmospheric pressure

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Overview
FSC1/7, FSC1000
2. Overview
2.1 Structure, Functional Principle
The FSC1/7 and the FSC1000 are suitable for thickness measurements of dielectric layers on
- CFRP,
- CFRP with lightning protection,
- metals
- and conductive or weakly conducting materials.
The device includes a sensor (handheld module) and a controller (control and display module). The system
operates based on microwaves. No coupling medium is required. One measurement takes less than 2 sec-
onds.
Fig. 1 Sensor Fig. 2 Controller

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Overview
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2.2 FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Technical Data
Model FSC1/7 FSC1000
Measuring range 0 to 500 µm 0 to 1000 µm
Linearity1£ ±3 μm £ ±5 μm 2
Repeatability £ 2 μm £ 4 μm
Duration single measurement < 2 sec.
Contact time for surface temperatures < 40 °C
< 3 sec for surface temperatures 41 ... 65 °C
Resolution of the display 1 µm or 0.01 mils
Active measuring area approx. 20 mm diameter
Coupling medium no coupling medium required
Substrates (selection) CFRP 3, CFRP 3 with lightning protection, metals
Power supply NiMh battery
Temperature Operation +10 ... +40 °C (+50 ... +104 °F)
Storage -0 ... +45 °C (+32 ... +113 °F)
Dynamic tilt prevention ON/OFF, Parameters
Statistical functions
(with recording and data export)
Min., Max., counter, median and standard
deviation
Measuring principle non-destructive due to microwaves
Operating frequency approx. 24 GHz
1) Adjustment based on support points, distance from support points max. 150 µm, regardless of the film
tolerance.
2) from 500 µm: also depends on the dielectric constant, typically <±3%.
3) With woven materials at least one layer; with laid materials at least two layers with different angles of the
respective fiber orientation.

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Delivery
FSC1/7, FSC1000
3. Delivery
3.1 Unpacking, Included in Delivery
1 Sensor including hand strap
1 Controller including shoulder strap
1 Exchangeable battery
1 Charger
1 Sensor cable with push-pill latching mechanism
1 Box with calibration foils
1 Operating instructions and test certificate
1 Carry case
Carefully remove the components of the measuring system from the packaging and ensure that the
goods are forwarded in such a way that no damage can occur.
Check the delivery for completeness and shipping damage immediately after unpacking.
If there is damage or parts are missing, immediately contact the manufacturer or supplier.
3.2 Storage
Temperature range storage: 0 ... 45 °C (+32 ... +113 °F)