PCE Health and Fitness PCE-RT 1200 User manual

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PCE-RT 1200 / PCE-RT 2000 Roughness Tester
User Manual
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................ 2
2.1 Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 1200................................................................... 2
2.2 Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 2000................................................................... 3
2.3 Optional accessories........................................................................................................ 4
3System description............................................................................... 4
3.1 Device.............................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Interfaces......................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Display............................................................................................................................. 6
4Function keys........................................................................................ 6
5Getting started.......................................................................................7
5.1 Power supply ................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Preparation ...................................................................................................................... 7
6Operation ............................................................................................... 8
6.1 Measurement................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Further functions.............................................................................................................. 9
6.3 Settings...........................................................................................................................11
7Calibration ........................................................................................... 12
7.1 Result calibration.............................................................................................................12
7.2 Stylus correct..................................................................................................................12
8Warranty...............................................................................................13
9Disposal ...............................................................................................13

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time.
The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments
personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our
liability and not covered by our warranty.
The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used
otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature,
relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do
not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or
moisture.
Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
You must not make any technical changes to the device.
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral
cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
The sensor is a sensitive device which needs protection and extra care. Please put
the sensor back into the box after using it.
The device may also not be used in heavy dusty and, oily areas and strong magnetic
fields.
Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
2.1 Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 1200
2.1.1 Sensor
Testing principle
Inductance Type
Measurement Range
200 μm
Stylus tip radius
5 μm
Stylus tip material
Diamond
Maximum recommended static measuring
force
4 mN (0.4 gf)
Conical stylus with spherical tip angle
90 °
Longitudinal guide head radius
45 mm
2.1.2 Driving parameters
Maximum driving distance
15 mm
Driving speed during measurement
sampling length = 0.25mm: Vt=0.135mm/s
sampling length = 0.8mm: Vt=0.5mm/s
sampling length = 2.5mm: Vt=1mm/s
Driving speed during retraction
V=1mm/s
Indication error
< ±10%
Indication repeatability
< 6%
2.1.3 Measurement range
Parameter
Measurement range
Ra
0.005 µm ... 16 μm
Rq
0.005 µm ... 16 μm
Rz
0.02 µm ... 200 μm
Rt
0.02 µm ... 200 μm
2.1.4 Scope of delivery
Article
Amount
Roughness tester
1
Stylus tip
1
Protection for stylus tip
1
Mounting device
1
Calibration plate
1
Roughness standard
1
PC-Software
1
USB-cable
1
Charging adaptor
1
Carrying case
1
Mounting screws
6
User manual
1

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2.2 Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 2000
2.2.1 Sensor
Testing principle
Inductance Type
Measurement Range
200 μm
Stylus tip radius
5 μm
Stylus tip material
Diamond
Maximum recommended static measuring
force
4 mN (0.4 gf)
Conical stylus with spherical tip angle
90 °
Longitudinal guide head radius
45 mm
2.2.2 Driving parameters
Maximum driving distance
15 mm
Driving speed during measurement
sampling length = 0.25mm: Vt=0.135mm/s
sampling length = 0.8mm: Vt=0.5mm/s
sampling length = 2.5mm: Vt=1mm/s
Driving speed during retraction
V=1mm/s
Indication error
< ±10%
Indication repeatability
< 6%
2.2.3 Measurement range
Measurement parameter
Measurement range
Ra
0.005 µm … 16 µm
Rq
0.005 µm … 16 µm
Rsm
5 µm … 1000 µm
Rsk
-1 … +1
Rz
0.02 µm … 200 µm
Rt
0.02 µm … 200 µm
Rp
0.02 µm … 200 µm
Rv
0.02 µm … 200 µm
Rc
0.05 µm … 16 µm
2.2.4 Scope of delivery
Article
Amount
Roughness tester
1
Stylus tip
1
Protection for stylus tip
1
Mounting device
1
Calibration plate
1
Roughness standard
1
PC-Software
1
USB-cable
1
Charging adaptor
1
Carrying case
1
Mounting screws
6
User manual
1

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2.3 Optional accessories
2.3.1 Measurement platform
Use the measurement platform to easily adjust the position between the instrument and the
workpiece to be measured. This ensures a more flexible and stable operation and creates a
bigger use scope and measures the roughness on the surface of complex shape parts. When
the platform is used the needle position can be adjusted more precisely and it measures more
smoothly. It is suggested to use the platform when the Ra value is expected to be small.
2.3.2 Extension bar
Use the extension bar to increase the sensor depth of the workpiece inside. The length of the
extension bar is 50 mm.
3 System description
The roughness tester is suitable for laboratories and the production field. It is able to measure a
variety of surface roughness of machined parts. Furthermore it can calculate the corresponding
parameters according to the selected measurement conditions and in addition to that the
measurement results are clearly shown on the OLED display as tables and graphics.

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3.1 Device
1. Screen
2. Start key
3. Esc key
4. Up key
5. Left key
6. Power key
7. Right key
8. Enter key
9. Down key
10. Menu key
1. Guide
2. Stylus tip
3. Main body
4. Cover
5. Plug
3.2 Interfaces
1. Battery switch
2. USB interface

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3.3 Display
1. Record number
2. Result
3. Parameter
4. GAUSS Filter
5. Battery condition
6. Unit
7. Evaluation length
8. Sampling length
4 Function keys
Key
Name
Function
“Start” key
Measurement will start
“Esc” key
The menu will return to the
upper level
“Up” key
Cursor moves up
“Left” key
Cursor moves to the left
“Power” key
Device is switched on by
entering boot mode,
Device is switched off
“Right” key
Cursor moves to the right
“Enter” key
Confirm
“Down” key
Cursor moves down
“Menu” key
Menu is entered

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5 Getting started
5.1 Power supply
5.1.1 Power on
When the device is in standby mode, hit the “Power”-key to start the instrument and enter the
main menu.
NOTE: The battery switch has to be set to “ON”.
5.1.2 Power off
When the device is switched on, hit the “Power”-key to put the device into standby mode.
NOTE: If the instrument is not used for a longer period of time, please set the battery switch to
“OFF”.
5.2 Preparation
- Check the battery voltage
- Clean the workpiece surface that needs to be tested
- Connect the sensor to the host with reference to the graphic below

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- Make sure that the instrument correctly placed on the workpiece surface that needs to
be tested (figures below)
front view
side view
- The sensor movement must be vertical to the tested surface (figure below)
If measurements are not performed the correct way, the sensor and the device may
suffer damage.
6 Operation
6.1 Measurement
By hitting the “Start”-key the measurement will start in any menu item. The instrument will
measure according to the current operation. After the measurement is finished, it will return to
the main screen. If the measurement has to be cancelled, hit “Esc”-key

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6.2 Further functions
6.2.1 Data management
When the instrument shows the main screen, hit “Menu”-key to enter main menu. Choose the
submenu “Data”. If this is done the display shows the data management. Use the “Up” or
“Down” keys to either choose “Test Data” or “Clear Data” and confirm your choice by hitting the
“Enter”-key. The point “Test Data” shows the gathered measurement data. “Clear Data” will
delete all measurement data.
6.2.2 Check measurement data
The measurement data can be observed in two different ways:
- Main screen →Main menu → data management submenu →single record all
parameters submenu
- Main screen →single record all parameters submenu (see image above)
6.2.3 Original and filter curve
- In order to select the measurements choose the desired set of data and hit “Enter”.
- Use the “UP” and “DOWN” key to change the curve magnification. Magnification can
be set to: 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x, 20x, 30x, 40x and 50x. The user can view the curve
which is demanded. By using the “right” or “Left” key the next graph can be selected.
The magnification is default 1x.
- Use “Up” or “Down” key to show the sampling lengths and the evaluation length.
- Use “Esc”-key to return to the level above.

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6.2.4 Stylus Position
- Go to the main menu and then choose the submenu “Function” and select the point
“Stylus Position”. Set the desired position. When this is done hit the “Esc”-key to
return to the level above.
6.2.5 Automatic shutdown
- Enter the main menu, select “Function” and go to the point “Time close”.
- The automatic shutdown can be selected. The user can either deactivate the
automatic shutdown or set the automatic shutdown to 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes,
10 minutes or 30 minutes.
- Confirm your choice using the “Enter”-key.
- Use the “Esc”-key to return to the main menu.
6.2.6 Restore factory settings
- In order to avoid wrong operation and deleting test data that shall not be deleted, the
device double checks and asks for confirmation.
- Enter the main menu, go to “”Function” and go to the point “Reset default”
- Hit the “Esc”-key to return to the higher level.
- By hitting the “Left”-key you can choose the YES button. Confirm your choice by
hitting the “Enter”-key. hit “Left”-key to choose the “No” button and confirm your
choice by pressing the “Enter”-key. The memory will be cleared and no records will be
left on the storage. The device will change to the main screen.

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6.3 Settings
6.3.1 Measurement settings
- Enter the main menu and select “Config”
- Use the “Up” or “Down” key to select the parameters that you want to change. You
will be able to set the parameters, the sampling length and the evaluation length. The
selected object will be highlighted black.
- Use the “Enter”-key to scroll through the configuration options.
- Use the “Esc”-key to return to the main menu. The configuration options will
automatically be saved.
NOTE:
- You can choose the parameters: Ra / Rq / Rz / Rt. Ra is set default.
- The sampling length can be set to: 0,25 mm / 0,8 mm / 2,5 mm. 0,8 mm is set default.
- The evaluation length can be set to: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5. 5 is set default.
- The units can be set to: metric / inch. Metric is set default
6.3.2 Ways to modify measurement parameters
- Go into the main menu, choose “Config” and use the “Enter”-key to switch between
the units.
- Hit “Esc”-key to return to the main screen.
- You can also change the settings when the main screen is shown. Simply use the
“Left” and “Right” keys to select the correct parameters and change them using the
“Enter”-key.

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7 Calibration
7.1 Result calibration
- Enter the main menu, choose “Function” and choose “Result Correct”. Use the “Up” or
“Down” key to set your desired value. Confirm your setting using the “Enter”-key.
- Hit “Esc”-key to return to the main menu.
7.2 Stylus correct
- Enter the main menu and select “Stylus Correct”. Choose “Yes” or “No” in order to
perform a correction of the stylus and confirm your choice using the “Enter”-key. The
correction is performed when “Yes” is chosen and the device will then display the
main screen again.

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8 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
9 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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