Mitutoyo HR-530 Series User manual

No. 99MBG518A1
Date of publication: May 2, 2021 (1)
User's Manual
- Instructions for use -
Read this document thoroughly before operating the product.
After reading, retain it close at hand for future reference.
This English language version of the document contains
the original instructions.
Rockwell Hardness
Testing Machine
HR-530 Series
HR-530
HR-530L
*99MBG518A1*

No. 99MBG518A
■Notice regarding this document
yMitutoyo Corporation assumes no responsibilities for any damage to the product, caused by its use
not conforming to the procedure described in this document.
yUpon loan or transfer of this product, be sure to attach this document to the product.
yIntheeventoflossordamagetothisdocument,immediatelycontactaMitutoyosaleso󰀩ceor
your dealer.
yBefore operation of the product, thoroughly read this document to comprehend its contents.
yParticularly, for full understanding of information, carefully read "Safety Precautions" and "Precau-
tions for Use" at the outset of this document before using the product.
yThe contents in this document are based on the information current as of May, 2021.
yNo part or whole of this document may be transmitted or reproduced by any means without prior
written permission of Mitutoyo Corporation.
ySomescreendisplaysinthisdocumentmaybehighlighted,simpliedorpartiallyomittedforcon-
venienceofexplanation.Inaddition,someofthemmaydi󰀨erfromactualonestotheextentthatno
user will misunderstand the functions and operations.
yThe corporation, organization and product names that appear in this document are their trade-
marks or registered trademarks.
©2017-2021 Mitutoyo Corporation. All rights reserved.
■Correspondence of product names and model numbers
Product name Model number
Rockwell hardness testing machine HR-530 HR-530L

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CONVENTIONS USED IN MANUALS
Conventions used in Mitutoyo's User's Manual are roughly divided into three types (safety reminders,
prohibited and mandatory actions, and referential information and locations). Moreover, these conven-
tionsincludegeneralwarningsandspecicwarnings.Specicwarningsymbolsareprovidedwithcon-
crete pictograms inside of them.
■Safety reminder conventions and wording warning against potential hazards
DANGER
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Alertstheusertoaspecichazardoussituationthatmeans"Caution,riskof
electric shock".
■Conventions and wording indicating prohibited and mandatory actions
Indicates concrete information about prohibited actions.
Indicates concrete information about mandatory actions.
Indicates that grounding needs to be implemented.
■Conventions and wording indicating referential information or referential
locations
Tips
Indicates detailed information and referential information relevant for the operating methods and pro-
cedures that are explained in that section.
Indicates referential locations if there is information that should be referred to in this document or an
extraneous User's Manual.
Example: For details about xxx, see "1.1 Appellations for Each Part" (page 5) in "1 Overview".

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Labels on Product
Product safety labels
This product has been designed and manufactured with human safety as a priority. In order to use it
more safely, product safety labels have been applied to the main body and all peripheral devices. This
section explains the meaning and the contents of each safety label on the product.
Before operating this product, be sure to carefully read this section to use this product safely and for a
long time.
■Main unit of the hardness testing machine
●Locations of labels
①
③
②④ ④

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●Label details and precautions
Location Label appearance Warning information
Product safety labels
①
Risk of electric shock
There is a risk of electric shock or burn.
Do not remove the cover.
②
Precautions for relocation
When relocating the product, there is a risk of injury, product dam-
age, or reduced measuring accuracy.
Please handle the product with care when relocating it.
③
Risk of pinched hands (to prevent injuries caused by getting
your hands pinched)
The loading arm moves up and down with the button on the display
unit, the start key, and the stop key. Do not insert your hands or
arms between the indenter and anvil (specimen-measuring part) or
between the loading arm and the cover of the main unit.
④
Risk of pinched hands (to prevent injuries caused by getting
your hands pinched)
The leveling bolt part operates by using a wrench on the bolt at the
bottom of the testing machine.
Donotplaceyourhands,ngers,oranyotherbodypartunderthe
bottom of the testing machine.

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Safety Precautions
Read "Safety Precautions" thoroughly before operating the product.
These safety precautions include such information as to prevent an injury to the operator and other
persons or damage to property. Be sure to observe the precautions.
■Safety precautions regarding LED lamps
An LED lamp is used in the illumination unit. To use this product safely, observe the following precau-
tions.
WARNING
In rare cases, users may experience symptoms such as an epileptic seizure or loss of consciousness if they are
exposed to the intense light emissions or look at the blinking light. If you have had such symptoms or you have
close family members who have had such symptoms, consult your doctor before operating this product. If you
exhibit such symptoms while using this product, immediately stop operation and move away from the product.
Then see a doctor for a medical examination.
CAUTION
• Followingproceduresforcontrolling,adjusting,andexecutingotherthanthosespeciedhereinmayresultin
hazardous radiation exposure.
• The following standards have been established as safety standards for LED light sources.
• EN62471: 2008 "Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems"
• JIS C 7550: 2011 "Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems"
• ThisproductisclassiedinRiskGroup1(Lowrisk)orlowerriskgroupsaccordingtothestandards.
• Do not look directly at the LED light emissions. Do not look even when no light is being emitted.
• Do not observe LED light emissions directly through an optical device that concentrates light, such as a
magnifying lens.
• Whentestingaworkpiecethathasamirror-nishedsurface,donotlookintolightreectedo󰀨thework-
piece's surface.
• Whentestingareasthateasilyreectlight,avoidlookingatthetestingsurface.
• The light will not damage human skin even if the skin is exposed to the light.
• Thelampsusedforthisinstrumentaredesignedforaspecicpurpose,andthereforetheyarenotsuitable
for indoor lighting for household use.

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■General safety precautions
DANGER
Do not use the product in areas where volatile gases may be released.
Thesegasesmaycatchre.
WARNING
Besuretoturno󰀨thepowersupplywhileperformingwiringormaintenance.
Otherwise, during work the product could start running unintentionally, causing an accident or electric shock.
WARNING
This product is a class I device, so be sure to provide protective grounding.
Otherwise, it could cause electric shock or product damage.
Forinformationaboutthepowersourceorelectricalwork,contactalicensedelectricianorotherqualiedindi-
vidual.
WARNING
Properly ground the power line that is connected to the main body of this product. When connecting to other
instruments, be sure that all the instruments are properly grounded at the power supply with a complete ground
terminal, and then connect the signal cables between them.
Otherwise, it could cause electric shock or product damage.
WARNING
Use only the power cable that is supplied with this product.
Otherwise, it could cause electric shock or product damage.
If there is a problem with the power cable or the power connector, contact Mitutoyo. Repairs such as part re-
placementshouldbeperformedonlybyaqualiedMitutoyoserviceengineer.
WARNING
Place the specimen on the stage gently. Do not forcefully strike the specimen stage.
Striking the specimen stage could cause an injury or an accident due to breakage of the part.
WARNING
For personal protective equipment, wear the following items. Also, for other clothing, refer to the Instruction
Manual.
• Helmet
• Safety shoes
• Protective eyewear
• Protective gloves
• Long sleeves

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CAUTION
Replace the indenter or specimen while watching out for unexpected movements of this product.
Otherwise, it could cause injury.
CAUTION
Take special shielding measures when using this product in the following locations:
• In locations subject to electric noise, such as from static electricity
• Inlocationssubjecttostrongelectricelds
• In locations near power supply lines/power lines
• In locations that may be exposed to radiation
• In locations that may be exposed to corrosive gases
Otherwise, it could cause injury.
CAUTION
Do not remove the covers on this product. This product is a precisely adjusted hardness testing machine. This
product contains high-voltage electrical components.
Removing the covers could cause an accident or performance deterioration.
CAUTION
Ifanemergencycuto󰀨ofthepowertothisproductisrequired,pulloutthepowercablefromthisproduct.

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Precautions for Use
■Product applications and handling
●This product is a hardness testing machine.
Do not use this product for any purposes other than hardness test.
●This is an industrial product.
Do not use this product for any purposes other than industrial applications.
●This product is precision equipment.
Handle this product with care. Do not apply excessive shock or force to any of the parts during opera-
tion.
■Installation environment
yIndoors
yAreas subject to minimal dirt and dust
yAreas subject to minimal vibration
yAreassubjecttominimalexternaldi󰀨usedlighte󰀨ect
yAreas with an ambient temperature from 5 °C through 40 °C
yAreaswithavericationandcalibrationtemperatureof23°C±5°C
yAreas with low humidity (a maximum relative humidity of 80 % or below up to a temperature of
31 °C, with relative humidity decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C)
yAreas at an altitude of 2000 m or below
yAreas with nothing blocking the ventilation openings
yFluctuationinthemainpowervoltagefallswithin±10%ofthenominalvoltage.
yTransient voltage of the main power is Overvoltage Category II.
yThe pollution degree stipulated in IEC 60664 is Class 2.
■Power cable
Use only the power cable that is supplied with this machine. If there is a problem with the power cable or
the power connector, contact Mitutoyo. Repairs such as part replacement should be performed only by
aqualiedMitutoyoserviceengineer.
■Removing of the cover, disassembling this product
This product is a precisely adjusted hardness testing machine and contains high-voltage electronic com-
ponents internally. Never remove the cover of this product to prevent accidents and maintain maximum
performance.

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■Preventing danger
To prevent danger, do not use the product in areas where volatile gases may be released.
■Maintenance
Gentlywipedirto󰀨oftheproductwithasoft,tightlywovencloth.Ifdirtisdi󰀩culttoremove,wipethe
dirto󰀨withaclothsoakedinaneutraldetergent,andthengentlywipetheproductwithadryclothor
a cloth that is tightly wrung after being soaked in water. Do not use organic solvents such as thinner or
benzine.
■Take special shielding measures when using this product in the following
locations:
yIn locations subject to electric noise, such as from static electricity
yInlocationssubjecttostrongelectricelds
yIn locations near power supply lines/power lines
yIn locations that may be exposed to radiation
yIn locations that may be exposed to corrosive gases
■Be aware of unexpected movements of the machine when replacing
workpieces.
Pay close attention to ensure that you are not injured by unexpected movements of the machine when
replacing the indenter or specimen.
■Magnetisme󰀨ect
Thishardnesstestingmachinemaynotcorrectlyobtaintestresultsduetotheinuenceofmagnetic
forces.
■Be careful not to move workpieces that weigh 18 kg or more by yourself.
Do not move workpieces that exceed 18 kg by yourself for safety reasons.
■Relocation
This product is heavy (approx. 70 kg). In addition, Mitutoyo should handle unloading, transport, and
installationbecausetheaccuracyneedstobeveriedandadjustedafterinstallation.
yNever attempt to relocate the main unit of the testing machine yourself.
yThe necessary accuracy may be lost due to vibrations or impacts during transport.
Mitutoyo needs to verify and adjust the accuracy after relocation.
yIfyouwishtorelocatetheunit,alwayscontactthenearestMitutoyosaleso󰀩ce.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This product complies with the EU EMC Directive. Note that in environments where electromagnetic
interferenceexceedsEMCrequirementsdenedinthisdirective,appropriatecountermeasuresare
required to assure product performance.
This product is an industrial product, and is not intended to be used in residential environment. If this
product is used in residential environment, this product may cause electromagnetic interference with
other instruments. In such a case, it is required to take appropriate measures for preventing such elec-
tromagnetic interference.
Export Control Compliance
This product falls into the Catch-All-Controlled Goods and/or Catch-All-Controlled Technologies (includ-
ing Programs) under Category 16 of Appended Table 1 of Export Trade Control Order or under Catego-
ry 16 of Appended Table of Foreign Exchange Control Order, based on Foreign Exchange and Foreign
Trade Act of Japan.
If you intend re-export of the product from a country other than Japan, re-sale of the product in a coun-
try other than Japan, or re-providing of the technology (including Programs), you shall observe the
regulations of your country.
Also,ifanoptionisaddedormodiedtoaddafunctiontothisproduct,thisproductmayfallunderthe
category of List-Control Goods, List-Control Technology (including Programs) under Category 1 - 15
of Appended Table 1 of Export Trade Control Order or under Category 1 - 15 of Appended Table of
Foreign Exchange Control Order, based on Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act of Japan. In that
case, if you intend re-export of the product from a country other than Japan, re-sale of the product in a
country other than Japan, or re-providing of the technology (including Programs), you shall observe the
regulations of your country. Please contact Mitutoyo in advance.
Notes on Export to EU Member Countries
When you intend export of this product to any of the EU member countries, you may be required to
provide User's Manual(s) in English and EU Declaration of Conformity in English (under certain circum-
stances,User'sManual(s)inthedestinationcountry'so󰀩ciallanguageandEUDeclarationofConfor-
mityinthedestinationcountry'so󰀩ciallanguage).Fordetailedinformation,pleasecontactMitutoyoin
advance.
Disposal of Products outside the European Union and
Other European Countries
Pleasefollowtheo󰀩cialinstructionineachcommunityandcountry.

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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and Other European
Countries with Separate Collection Systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging is based on WEEE Directive (Directive on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), which is a regulation in EU member countries, and
this symbol indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Toreducetheenvironmentalimpactandminimizethevolumeoflandlls,pleasecooperatein
reuse and recycle.
For how to dispose of the product, please contact your dealer or the nearest Mitutoyo sales
o󰀩ce.
China RoHS Compliance Information
This product meets China RoHS requirements. See the table below.
产品中有害物质的名称及含量
部件名称
有害物质
铅汞镉六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚
(Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (C r(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE)
本体 ×○○○○○
配件 ×○○○○○
本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。
○：表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
×：表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求。
环保使用期限标识是根据《电器电子产品有害物质限制使用管理办法》以及《电子电气产品有害
物质限制使用标识要求(SJ/T11364-2014)》制定的,适用于中国境内销售的电子电气产品的标识。
电器电子产品只要按照安全及使用说明内容在正常使用情况下,从生产日期算起,在此期限内产品
中含有的有毒有害物质不致发生外泄或突变,不致对环境造成严重污染或对其人身、财产造成严
重损害。
产品使用后,要废弃在环保使用年限内或者刚到年限的产品,请根据国家标准采取适当的方法进
行处置。
另外,此期限不同于质量/功能的保证期限。

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Warranty
This product has been manufactured under strict quality management, but should it develop problems
within one year of the date of purchase in normal use, repair shall be performed free of charge. Please
contact the agent where you purchased the product or Mitutoyo sales representative.
If this product fails or is damaged for any of the following reasons, it will be subject to a repair charge,
even if it is still under warranty.
yFailure or damage owing to fair wear and tear
yFailure or damage owing to inappropriate handling, maintenance or repair, or to unauthorized mod-
ication
yFailure or damage owing to transport, dropping, or relocation of the product after purchase
yFailureordamageowingtore,salt,gas,abnormalvoltage,lightningsurge,ornaturaldisaster
yFailure or damage owing to use in combination with hardware or software other than those desig-
nated or permitted by Mitutoyo
yFailure or damage owing to use in ultra-hazardous activities
Thiswarrantyise󰀨ectiveonlywheretheproductisproperlyinstalledandoperatedinconformancewith
the instructions in this document within the original country of the installation.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS WARRANTY, ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REP-
RESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT OR WARRANTY ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, US-
AGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY
APPLICABLE LAW.
You assume all responsibility for all results arising out of its selection of this product to achieve its in-
tended results.
Disclaimer
IN NO EVENT WILL MITUTOYO, ITS AFFILIATED AND RELATED COMPANIES AND SUPPLIERS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST REVENUE, PROFIT, OR DATA, OR FOR SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES HOWEVER CAUSED AND REGARD-
LESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT EVEN IF MITUTOYO OR ITS AFFILIATED AND RELATED COMPANIES AND/OR SUPPLI-
ERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
If, notwithstanding the foregoing, Mitutoyo is found to be liable to you for any damage or loss which
arises out of or is in any way connected with use of this product by you, in no event shall Mitutoyo's and/
oritsa󰀩liatedandrelatedcompanies'andsuppliers'liabilitytoyou,whetherincontract,tort(including
negligence), or otherwise, exceed the price paid by you for the product only.
The foregoing limitations shall apply even if the above-stated warranty fails of its essential purpose.
BECAUSE SOME COUNTRIES, STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, IN SUCH
COUNTRIES, STATES OR JURISDICTIONS, MITUTOYO'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

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About This Document
■Intended readers and purpose of this document
●Intended readers
Thisdocumentisintendedforrst-timeusersoftheRockwellhardnesstest.
They are assumed to be able to understand instructions by reading technical drawings.
●Purpose
The purpose of this document is to help you understand the basic knowledge of the Rockwell hardness
testandtheproceduresforcarryingoutthebasicworkow.Youcanalsolearnthembyoperatingthe
hardness testing machine while following the descriptions in this document.
Moreover, for people who do not use the hardness testing machine frequently, they can use this docu-
ment to recall the basic procedures.

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■How to read this document
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C-12
PART C : 2 Method to Test One Point
2.9 Executing the Test
Execute the test.
CAUTION
When operating the specimen stage, do not put your hands or under the indenter. They may become
pinched.
1 Touch the home tab of the "condition setup" tab block.
» The home screen is displayed.
Tips
Tests cannot be executed unless the home
screen is displayed.
2 Slowly turn the up/down handle clockwise until the automatic brake engages and the up/down
handle is
Tips
When the up/down handle enters the position, remove your hand from the up/down handle.
» The test is executed. Indicates the action resulted from
some operation(s).
Indicates supplementary information.
Indicates safety information.
Indicates an operating procedure to
be performed or its outline.
Indicates the part code of a currently
opened page.
■Representation of brackets or marks
The meanings of brackets or marks to be used in this document are as follows.
( ): Round brackets Represent a paraphrase of an immediately preceding phrase or a
supplementary explanation.
" ": Double quotation marks Represent a highlighted phrase. They also indicate an index where
information to be referenced is described.
[ ]: Square brackets Represent buttons, displayed items, and tab names on the screen.
They also indicate an item to be purposely entered or selected by
the customer.

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Contents
CONVENTIONS USED IN MANUALS ……………………………………………………… i
Labels on Product …………………………………………………………………………… ii
Safety Precautions …………………………………………………………………………… iv
Precautions for Use……………………………………………………………………………vii
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) …………………………………………………… ix
Export Control Compliance ………………………………………………………………… ix
Notes on Export to EU Member Countries ……………………………………………… ix
Disposal of Products outside the European Union and Other European Countries … ix
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and Other European Countries
with Separate Collection Systems) ……………………………………………………… x
China RoHS Compliance Information……………………………………………………… x
Warranty ………………………………………………………………………………………… xi
Disclaimer ……………………………………………………………………………………… xi
About This Document …………………………………………………………………………xii
Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………… xiv
PART A Overview
1 Overview of the Main Unit of the Testing Machine ……………………………… A-1
2 Part Names……………………………………………………………………………… A-3
2.1 Exterior of the Main Unit of the Testing Machine……………………………… A-3
2.2 Connector Part of the Main Unit of the Testing Machine …………………… A-4
2.3 Front Switch Panel ……………………………………………………………… A-5
2.4 Display Unit ……………………………………………………………………… A-6
3 System Startup and Shutdown……………………………………………………… A-7
3.1 System Startup …………………………………………………………………… A-7
3.2 System Shutdown………………………………………………………………… A-8

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4 Hardness Test Methods ……………………………………………………………… A-9
4.1 Rockwell/RockwellSupercialHardnessTest ………………………………… A-9
4.1.1 AbouttheRockwell/RockwellSupercialHardnessTest …………………………… A-9
4.1.2 PrecautionsfortheRockwell/RockwellSupercialHardnessTest …………………A-10
4.1.3 TestForce(Rockwell/RockwellSupercialHardnessTest) ………………………… A-11
4.2 Brinell Hardness Test …………………………………………………………… A-12
4.2.1 About the Brinell Hardness Test………………………………………………………… A-12
4.2.2 Precautions for the Brinell Hardness Test …………………………………………… A-12
4.2.3 Test Force (Brinell Hardness Test)……………………………………………………… A-13
4.3 Plastic Hardness Test …………………………………………………………… A-14
4.3.1 About the Plastic Hardness Test ……………………………………………………… A-14
4.3.2 Precautions for the Plastic Hardness Test …………………………………………… A-14
4.3.3 Test Force (Plastic Hardness Test) …………………………………………………… A-14
4.4 Indent Depth Brinell Hardness Test (HBT) …………………………………… A-15
4.4.1 About the Indent Depth Brinell Hardness Test (HBT)………………………………… A-15
PART B Installation
1 Installation Environment …………………………………………………………… B-1
1.1 Temperature Range ……………………………………………………………… B-1
1.2 Humidity Range ………………………………………………………………… B-1
1.3 Vibration…………………………………………………………………………… B-1
1.4 Air Currents/Noise ……………………………………………………………… B-2
1.5 Dust………………………………………………………………………………… B-2
1.6 Power Supply …………………………………………………………………… B-3
1.7 Grounding ………………………………………………………………………… B-4
1.8 Altitude …………………………………………………………………………… B-4
2 Installation Space……………………………………………………………………… B-5
3 Checking the Levelness of the Testing Machine ………………………………… B-7
4 Connection of Various Cables ……………………………………………………… B-9
4.1 Full System Connection ………………………………………………………… B-9
4.2 Connecting the Printer (DP-1VA LOGGER) ……………………………………B-10
4.3
Connecting the Fine-Adjustment Table for Jominy Testing and the Foot Switch … B -11
5 ProceduretoA󰀩xtheProtectiveSheetfortheDisplayUnit …………………B-13
5.1 ProceduretoA󰀩xtheProtectiveSheetfortheDisplayUnit …………………B-13

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6 Installing or Removing the Bellows…………………………………………………B-15
6.1 Removing the Bellows ……………………………………………………………B-15
6.2 Installing the Bellows ……………………………………………………………B-19
7 Installing the Display Unit ………………………………………………………… B-23
PART C Rockwell Hardness Test, Plastic Hardness Test (ISO2039-2)
1 Test Flow………………………………………………………………………………… C-1
1.1 Method to Test One Point ……………………………………………………… C-1
1.2 Method to Set a Group and Test Multiple Points ……………………………… C-2
1.3 Method to Fix the Test Position and Test ……………………………………… C-3
2 Method to Test One Point …………………………………………………………… C-5
2.1 Test Method Settings …………………………………………………………… C-6
2.2 Display Conditions Settings …………………………………………………… C-7
2.3 Scale Settings …………………………………………………………………… C-8
2.4 Mounting the Indenter …………………………………………………………… C-9
2.5 Test Time Settings ……………………………………………………………… C-9
2.6 Correction Value Settings ……………………………………………………… C-9
2.7 GO/NG Judgment Settings ………………………………………………………C-10
2.8 Setting the Specimen ……………………………………………………………C-10
2.9 Executing the Test ………………………………………………………………C-12
2.10 ConrmingtheTestResults ……………………………………………………C-14
2.10.1 ConrmingontheScreen ………………………………………………………………C-14
2.10.2 ConrmingwithExternalOutput ………………………………………………………C-14
2.10.3 Retesting……………………………………………………………………………………C-14
3 Method to Set a Group and Test Multiple Points …………………………………C-15
3.1 Test Method Settings ……………………………………………………………C-15
3.2 Display Conditions Settings ……………………………………………………C-16
3.3 Scale Settings ……………………………………………………………………C-17
3.4 Mounting the Indenter ……………………………………………………………C-17
3.5 Test Time Settings ………………………………………………………………C-17
3.6 Correction Value Settings ………………………………………………………C-17
3.7 GO/NG Judgment Settings ………………………………………………………C-17
3.8 Group Settings ……………………………………………………………………C-18

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3.9 Setting the Specimen ………………………………………………………… C-20
3.10 Executing the Test ………………………………………………………………C-21
3.10.1 Executing the Test (First Point) …………………………………………………………C-21
3.10.2 ConrmingtheTestResults(FirstPoint) …………………………………………… C-22
3.10.3 Executing the Test (Second Point)………………………………………………………C-23
3.10.4 ConrmingtheTestResults(SecondPoint)……………………………………………C-25
3.10.5 Testing from the Third Point Onwards …………………………………………………C-25
3.11 Retesting ……………………………………………………………………… C-26
4 Method to Fix the Test Position and Test …………………………………………C-27
4.1 Test Method Settings ……………………………………………………………C-27
4.2 Display Conditions Settings ……………………………………………………C-28
4.3 Scale Settings ………………………………………………………………… C-29
4.4 Mounting the Indenter ………………………………………………………… C-29
4.5 Test Time Settings …………………………………………………………… C-29
4.6 Correction Value Settings …………………………………………………… C-29
4.7 GO/NG Judgment Settings …………………………………………………… C-29
4.8 Test Position Registration …………………………………………………… C-30
4.9 Setting the Specimen ………………………………………………………… C-32
4.10 Executing the Test …………………………………………………………… C-34
4.11 ConrmingtheTestResults ………………………………………………… C-35
4.11.1 ConrmingontheScreen …………………………………………………………… C-35
4.11.2 ConrmingwithExternalOutput …………………………………………………… C-35
4.11.3 Retesting………………………………………………………………………………… C-35
5 Executing Continuous Tests ……………………………………………………… C-37
PART D Plastic Hardness Test (ASTM D785-B)
1 Test Flow………………………………………………………………………………… D-1
1.1 Method to Test One Point ……………………………………………………… D-1
1.2 Method to Set a Group and Test Multiple Points ……………………………… D-3
2 Method to Test One Point …………………………………………………………… D-5
2.1 Test Method Settings …………………………………………………………… D-6
2.2 Display Conditions Settings …………………………………………………… D-7
2.3 Mounting the Indenter …………………………………………………………… D-8
2.4 Test Time Settings ……………………………………………………………… D-8

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2.5 Correction Value Settings ……………………………………………………… D-9
2.6 GO/NG Judgment Settings ……………………………………………………… D-9
2.7 Test for the Specimen for Obtaining the Correction Value……………………D-10
2.7.1 Setting the Specimen for Obtaining the Correction Value ……………………………D-10
2.7.2 Executing the Test ………………………………………………………………………D-12
2.8 Correction Value Setup …………………………………………………………D-14
2.9 Setting the Specimen ……………………………………………………………D-15
2.10 Executing the Test ………………………………………………………………D-17
2.11 ConrmingtheTestResults ……………………………………………………D-19
2.11.1 ConrmingontheScreen ………………………………………………………………D-19
2.11.2 ConrmingwithExternalOutput ………………………………………………………D-19
3 Method to Set a Group and Test Multiple Points …………………………………D-21
3.1 Test Method Settings ……………………………………………………………D-21
3.2 Display Conditions Settings ………………………………………………… D-22
3.3 Mounting the Indenter ………………………………………………………… D-23
3.4 Test Time Settings …………………………………………………………… D-23
3.5 Correction Value Settings …………………………………………………… D-23
3.6 GO/NG Judgment Settings …………………………………………………… D-23
3.7 Group Settings ……………………………………………………………………D-24
3.8 Test for the Specimen for Obtaining the Correction Value………………… D-26
3.8.1 Setting the Specimen for Obtaining the Correction Value ………………………… D-26
3.8.2 Executing the Test …………………………………………………………………… D-26
3.9 Correction Value Setup ……………………………………………………… D-28
3.10 Setting the Specimen ………………………………………………………… D-29
3.11 Executing the Test …………………………………………………………… D-30
3.11.1 Executing the Test (First Point) ……………………………………………………… D-30
3.11.2 ConrmingtheTestResults(FirstPoint) ………………………………………………D-31
3.11.3 Executing the Test (Second Point)…………………………………………………… D-32
3.11.4 ConrmingtheTestResults(SecondPoint)………………………………………… D-34
3.11.5 Testing from the Third Point Onwards ……………………………………………… D-34
3.12 Retesting ……………………………………………………………………… D-35