Proceq Zehntner ZRM 6013+ User manual

Instruction manual
version 1.1 dated 30.07.2014
ZRM 6013+
Retroreflectometer RL/Qd
Firmware as from v.1.2.3

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Index
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1. Instrument description...................................................................................................... 6
2. Safety precautions and warning notes............................................................................7
2.1 Dangers.......................................................................................................................7
2.2 Safety notes.................................................................................................................7
3. Delivery of device.............................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Damages during carriage.............................................................................................8
3.2 Standard delivery.........................................................................................................9
3.3 Transportation carrying case......................................................................................10
3.4 Options......................................................................................................................10
3.4.1 Options requiring a modification of the ZRM 6013+ (built-in) .........................10
3.4.2 Separate options ...........................................................................................11
4. Quick guide...................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Important remarks......................................................................................................12
4.2 On/Off........................................................................................................................12
4.3 Calibrate....................................................................................................................12
4.4 Measure mode...........................................................................................................12
4.5 Average reading ........................................................................................................13
4.6 Edit, delete and store measurements.........................................................................13
4.7 Print...........................................................................................................................13
4.8 Archive (memory) ......................................................................................................13
4.9 Miscellaneous menu settings.....................................................................................13
4.10 Further features/information.......................................................................................13
5. Display and functions ..................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Abridged survey.........................................................................................................14
6. Setting up......................................................................................................................... 16
7. Navigation........................................................................................................................ 16
7.1 Activation respectively deactivation............................................................................16
7.2 Scrolling.....................................................................................................................16
7.3 Exit ............................................................................................................................16
8. Calibrate........................................................................................................................... 17
8.1 Calibration standard...................................................................................................17
8.2 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................17
8.3 Calibration on calibration standard.............................................................................18
8.4 Calibration on 2nd calibration standard RL& Qd .........................................................19
8.4.1 General .........................................................................................................19
8.4.2 Storage..........................................................................................................21
8.4.3 Cleaning........................................................................................................21
8.4.4 Carry out the calibration.................................................................................21
9. Measure............................................................................................................................ 24
9.1 Measure mode...........................................................................................................24
9.1.1 Taking single measurements.........................................................................24
9.1.2 Taking average measurements .....................................................................24
9.1.3 Taking wet measurements.............................................................................25
9.1.4 Edit, delete and store measurements ............................................................26
9.2 Common information for a proper measuring procedure............................................27
9.3 Special instructions....................................................................................................27
9.3.1 Profiled markings from 5 mm up to 12 mm ....................................................27
9.3.2 Local regulations ...........................................................................................27
9.4 Obtain exact measuring values..................................................................................27
10. Quickstart menu.............................................................................................................. 28
10.1 Menu .........................................................................................................................28
10.2 Navi...........................................................................................................................28
10.3 Archive ......................................................................................................................28

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10.4 Print............................................................................................................................28
10.5 Calibrate.....................................................................................................................29
11. Options.............................................................................................................................30
11.1 WAAS GPS-unit.........................................................................................................30
11.2 Bluetooth®-interface for data transfer to a PC.............................................................32
11.2.1 Description.....................................................................................................32
11.2.2 Establishing connection..................................................................................32
11.2.2.1 Initial setup of the Bluetooth®devices...............................................33
11.2.2.2 File transfer ......................................................................................38
11.3 Built-in thermal printer ................................................................................................39
11.3.1 Replacing the thermo paper roll .....................................................................39
12. Archive..............................................................................................................................40
12.1 Sorting of the measurements......................................................................................40
12.2 Overview measurements (sorted)...............................................................................41
12.3 Detailed entry information...........................................................................................41
12.4 Input of additional information.....................................................................................42
12.5 Printing of a measuring report ....................................................................................42
12.6 Storing the measuring data on a USB flash drive .......................................................42
13. Data export and MappingTools software........................................................................43
13.1 Interfaces ...................................................................................................................43
13.2 PC Mode....................................................................................................................43
13.3 Storing the measuring data on a USB flash drive .......................................................44
13.4 Evaluation and mapping software „MappingTools“ .....................................................44
13.5 Data export to Microsoft Excel....................................................................................45
14. Menu .................................................................................................................................46
14.1 Menu structure ...........................................................................................................46
14.2 Navigation in the menu...............................................................................................47
14.3 Measure mode ...........................................................................................................47
14.3.1 Geometries ....................................................................................................47
14.3.2 Auto save measurements...............................................................................48
14.3.3 Average .........................................................................................................48
14.4 Timers........................................................................................................................48
14.4.1 Wet timer .......................................................................................................48
14.4.2 Interval timer..................................................................................................49
14.4.3 Practical sample of interval timer....................................................................51
14.4.4 Practical sample combination of wet timer and interval timer .........................53
14.5 Jobs ...........................................................................................................................55
14.6 Setup..........................................................................................................................55
14.6.1 User...............................................................................................................55
14.6.2 Language.......................................................................................................56
14.6.3 Date and time.................................................................................................56
14.6.4 Power.............................................................................................................56
14.6.5 Sound ............................................................................................................57
14.6.6 Database .......................................................................................................57
14.6.7 Bluetooth®-Interface.......................................................................................58
14.6.8 Printer............................................................................................................58
14.6.9 Calibration......................................................................................................59
14.6.10Units...............................................................................................................59
14.6.11Options ..........................................................................................................60
14.6.12Reset settings to factory default.....................................................................60
14.7 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................60
15. Built-in battery and charging...........................................................................................62
15.1 Battery........................................................................................................................62
15.2 Battery status indication on the display.......................................................................62
15.3 Charging.....................................................................................................................63
15.3.1 Charging status indication / charging cycle.....................................................63
16. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................64
16.1 Maintenance carried out by the user...........................................................................64

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16.2 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................64
17. Status and error messages............................................................................................. 64
17.1 Status message „Battery voltage is critical”................................................................64
17.2 Status message „Please calibrate RL“ .......................................................................64
17.3 Status message „Please calibrate Qd“.......................................................................65
17.4 Error message „Calibration is not OK.”.......................................................................65
17.5 Error message „Factory calibration has expired“........................................................65
17.6 Bluetooth®error message “No new devices found” ....................................................66
17.7 Bluetooth®error message “The connection could not be completed” .........................66
17.8 Reset of ZRM 6013+..................................................................................................67
18. Graphical illustration of the measuring principles........................................................ 68
18.1 Night visibility RL........................................................................................................68
18.2 Different illustration of RL...........................................................................................68
18.3 Day visibility Qd.........................................................................................................68
19. Technical specifications................................................................................................. 69
Glossary.................................................................................................................................. 70
Enclosures:
•Certificate of manufacturer
•Certificate of calibration

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Exclusion of liability
Illustrations, descriptions as well as the technical specifications conform to the instruction
manual on hand at the time of publishing or printing. However, Proceq SA policy is one of
continuous product development. All changes resulting from technical progress, modified
construction or similar are reserved without obligation for Proceq SA to update.
Some of the images shown in this instruction manual may be of a pre-production model and/or
are computer generated; therefore, the design / features of the delivered product may differ in
various aspects.
The instruction manual has been drafted with the utmost care. Nevertheless, errors cannot be
entirely excluded. The manufacturer will not be liable for errors in this instruction manual or for
damages resulting from any errors.
The manufacturer will be grateful at any time for suggestions, proposals for improvement and
indications of errors.
© Proceq SA
1. Instrument description
The retroreflectometer ZRM 6013+ is a portable, rechargeable battery-powered precision
measuring instrument for the determination of night (RL) and/or day (Qd) visibility of road
markings.
The following features distinguish the ZRM 6013+:
•The determination of both night and day visibility is possible at any time of the day –in
full daylight as well as by night.
•Big 5.7“high resolution colour touchscreen with easy to use guided menu.
•Ultrafast measurement in about only 2 seconds for RLand Qd; single RLor Qd in about
1 second.
•Possible stray light is being compensated.
•Easy and quick calibration.
•Clever Proceq mapping and data analysis software MappingTools to put the results on
a map.
•Multiple measurements with on-going updated average; each single measurement is
also stored.
•Suitable for all kinds of road markings: Road marking paints, Thermoplastic and cold
plastic material, pavement marking tape.
•Suitable for road markings with and without reflective beads.
•Suitable for glass and ceramic beads.
•Likewise suitable for plane and textured markings.
•For measuring the visibility of dry, humid and wet road markings.
•Integrated temperature measurement (°C / °F).
•Integrated measurement of relative humidity (rH).

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2. Safety precautions and warning notes
2.1 Dangers
Caution!
This note is included in this instruction manual wherever it is warned about dangers which will
arise to life and limb of persons if the apparatus is handled improperly. Observe these notes
and be particularly careful in these cases. Also inform other users on all safety notes. Besides
the notes in these instruction manual the generally applicable safety instructions and regulations
for prevention of accidents have to be taken into account.
Note
This symbol marks instructions you should take notice of in order to follow directions,
specifications and the correct working process as well as to avoid data loss, damage or
destruction of the instrument
2.2 Safety notes
It is strictly forbidden to open the housing of the ZRM 6013+! If not observed, all
the guarantee and liability claims to Proceq SA will expire
The Retroreflectometer ZRM 6013+ is a high quality, state of the art instrument and is
safe to operate. Nevertheless there is a chance of risk when the instrument is handled
inappropriately.
Every person working with the ZRM 6013+ or maintaining the ZRM 6013+ must read
and understand the manual completely. In particular the safety precautions and
warnings.
The ZRM 6013+ is exclusively designed for the determination of the night and/or day
visibility of road markings as well as ambient temperature (°C/°F) and relative humidity
(rH %). Any other application is not in accordance with the regulations. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from inappropriate application. The user
bears the full responsibility
Avoid any mode of operation that could affect the safe working with the ZRM 6013+.
Especially the determination of the night and/or day visibility of road markings must
take place as described in this instruction manual.
Never leave the ZRM 6013+ under direct sun exposure. Always store the ZRM 6013+
in its carrying case.
Zehntner refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages caused by usage of the
ZRM 6013+ in combination with non-original accessories, or accessories from 3rd
party suppliers.
Unauthorized modifications and changes of the ZRM 6013+ are not allowed.
Reproduction without permission is not permitted.
All maintenance and repair not explicitly allowed and described in this manual (cf.
chapter 16 “Maintenance” as from page 64) may only be executed by Proceq SA or
your authorized Proceq-agent, otherwise all warranty expires.
Make sure that the ZRM 6013+ is unplugged from power supply and turned off before
any maintenance.
For the operation of the ZRM 6013+ apply all local safety regulations.

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3. Delivery of device
3.1 Damages during carriage
During carriage the ZRM 6013+ is to be handled with the usual care. To ensure carriage without
damages the device is to be transported in the original packaging and under normal freight
conditions. If the device was supplied in a carrying case or storage box, this original packaging
needs to be used also for later shipments. Pushes during carriage need to be avoided.
At the receipt of the goods, you have to check if there are any visible damages at the outer
packaging. If the packing is alright, you can sign the receipt documents. If you even suspect by
your visual impression that damage has occurred, make a note of the suspected damage on the
delivery receipt or freight papers and get the carrier to sign it. Moreover, the forwarding agent /
courier service must be held responsible for the damage in writing.
If a hidden damage is discovered while unpacking, you have to inform and must held the
forwarding agent / courier service immediately in the following way: “When opening the parcel
we had to notice that …. etc. etc.“ This superficial checking of the goods has to be done before
the time limit of the forwarding agent / courier service expires which is normally within 7 days.
However, the period could be less. Hence, it is recommended to check the exact time limit when
receiving the goods.
If there are any damages inform also immediately your authorized Proceq-agent or Proceq
directly.

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3.2 Standard delivery
The following parts are included in the delivery:
1 battery operated retroreflectometer with 5.7" colour touchscreen
1 calibration standard
1 universal battery charger (100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz)
1 mapping and data analysis software "MappingTools"
1 USB cable for data transfer to PC/laptop
1 certificate of manufacturer
1 certificate of calibration
1 transportation carrying case with wheels

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3.3 Transportation carrying case
The ZRM 6013+ is delivered in a transportation carrying case. Whenever you want to transport
the instrument, use the case. Nevertheless, please take care that for shipments the case has to
be put into a cardboard box and protected with filling material. The transportation carrying case
is at the same time an optimal storage case for the ZRM 6013+ when not in use. The
ZRM 6013+ is always to stow away locked into the calibration standard.
3.4 Options
3.4.1 Options requiring a modification of the ZRM 6013+ (built-in)
extended handle with measuring button
WAAS GPS unit
Bluetooth®-interface
built-in thermal printer
Proceq refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages caused by usage of the
ZRM 6013+ in combination with non-original accessories, or accessories from 3rd
party suppliers.

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3.4.2 Separate options
portable USB-printer
2nd calibration standard (pavement marking tape)
measured by Proceq incl. certificate of calibration
voltage converter 12 V/230 V to be plugged into the car
cigarette lighter
All options can be bought after the sale at Proceq or an authorized agent. Extended handle with
measuring button, WAAS GPS-unit, Bluetooth®-interface, built-in thermal printer and bigger SD
flash memory cards require an upgrade of the ZRM 6013+ at the manufacturer. It is
recommended combining this with the maintenance and calibration.
Proceq refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages caused by usage of the
ZRM 6013+ in combination with non-original accessories, or accessories from 3rd
party suppliers.

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4. Quick guide
4.1 Important remarks
Before using the ZRM 6013+ for the first time, you need to have read and understood at least
the chapter 2 “Safety precautions and warning” as from page 7 of the instruction manual. This
quick guide only explains the most basic functions/operation steps. Some of the features shown
on the model may be optional at extra cost.
4.2 On/Off
Before you take out the instrument from the transportation carrying case, turn on the unit by
shortly pressing the on/off button . Before the display changes to the measure mode, you
will see shortly the logo of the manufacturer on a white background. For further information
please refer to chapter 6 „Setting up“ as from page 16.
4.3 Calibrate
If the instrument indicates that the calibration is outdated, or if it is required by the applicable
regulations, the ZRM 6013+ has to be calibrated. Press the symbol and to open the
calibration function. In the standard setting there are listed night visibility RLand day visibility Qd
to be calibrated on the calibration standard. Take care that the ZRM 6013+ is placed correctly on
the included calibration standard. Otherwise, the ZRM 6013+ will give you an error message.
By pressing you trigger the calibration. After the calibration you get a message that
the calibration was successful or you get a remark of the deviation. With you confirm
the calibration and you get back to the measure mode. For further information please refer to
chapter 8 „Calibrate“ as from page 17.
4.4 Measure mode
For the correct positioning please refer to chapter 9 “Measure” as from page 24.
By pressing the measuring button the reading is started. During the measuring period
which is about 2-3 seconds, you will see „-„ on the top line and the symbol on the top left
side. After a successful reading, the measurement values will be shown on the top. If you take
further measurements, the last measurement value is always shown in the second line on the
top. For further information on the measure mode, please refer to chapter 9 „Measure” on page
24. For changing the settings of the measure mode, please refer to chapter 14.3 „Measure
mode“ as from page 47. By pressing the measuring button you get back to the measure mode
from each function.

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4.5 Average reading
For activating average reading press on the touchscreen the symbol . If the symbol is
shown, the average reading is activated. The single values are still displayed. On the left side of
the page the measurements are numbered. On the bottom line you see the symbol for the
average reading where you see the current average.
4.6 Edit, delete and store measurements
If you wish to e.g. edit a measuring value from the list of the measuring window, you have to
press on the specific line and an editing menu beside the list will be opened.
4.7 Print
By and you start the printer menu. There you can choose between the optional built-in
thermal printer or an external printer for printing out the test report. For further information
please refer to chapter 10.4 „Print “ as from page 28.
4.8 Archive (memory)
All stored files are located in the archive. By and you open the archive (memory).
There you are able to edit, delete, export to USB flash drive as well as to print out. For further
information please refer to chapter 12 „Archive“as from page 40.
In case measurements are not stored automatically, the settings have been changed. This is
described in chapter 14.3.2 „Auto save measurements” on page 48.
4.9 Miscellaneous menu settings
By and and Setup you can set different setting such as e.g. sound, date and time,
user, language. For further information please refer to chapter 14.6 „Setup“ as from page 55.
4.10 Further features/information
Please refer to our instruction manual for any features which are not described in this quick
guide.

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5. Display and functions
5.1 Abridged survey
(2)
Measuring button
(3)
Quick start menu button
(4)
Touchscreen
(5)
Handle
(6)
Optional extended handle
(7)
Measuring button of extended handle
(8)
Fixing screw of optional extended handle
(9)
Label incl. serial number
(10)
Optional built-in thermal printer
(20)
Measuring direction marking
(21)
Measuring area
(3)
(4)
(5)
(3)
(4)
(21)
(10)
(9)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(21)
(2)
(20)

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(1)
On/off button
(2)
Measuring button
(3)
Quick start menu button
(4)
Touchscreen
(5)
Handle
(11)
Host USB-interface (type A)
(12)
Mini USB-interface (type B)
(13)
current measuring value
(14)
Single values
(15)
Average value
(16)
Ambient temperature & relative humidity
(17)
Battery status
(18)
Wet timer
(19)
Multiple measurement with average
(20)
Measuring direction marking
(21)
Measuring area
(22)
Port for battery charger
(22)
(1)
(11)
(12)
(18)
(14)
(19)
(17)
(2)
(3)
(13)
(15)
(16)
(20)
(21)
(4)
(5)

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6. Setting up
By pressing the on/off button shortly, the instrument is switched on or off respectively.
The display will automatically change to the measure mode.
If you press the measuring button continuously during switching on you will get directly into
the language settings.
After the “auto off time” has been reached or after the battery was completely empty, the
instrument is switched off automatically. The “auto off time”can be set in the menu as described
in chapter 14.6.4 “Power” on page 56.
7. Navigation
7.1 Activation respectively deactivation
A high-resolution 5.7” colour touchscreen with easy to
use guided menu makes it easy to learn and use the
ZRM 6013+. By pressing icons certain functions are
activated or deactivated.
This is either shown with a white tick on green
background , a green thick , with a yellow
marking e.g. or a grey marking e.g. .
7.2 Scrolling
At certain functions you need to scroll. For scrolling you can either press an arrow button
e.g. so that it will get yellow or use your finger by pressing and pulling in the
desired direction.
Arrow functions:
Scrolling down: activated:
Scrolling upwards: activated:
7.3 Exit
By pressing the measuring button you will get to the measure mode from every function.
The only exceptions are functions with a cancel button . Here you have to press the
cancel button before you are able to get back to the measure mode by pressing the
measuring button .
In certain functions you have a backwards arrow to go back a level. Press it in order to
activate it which is shown by a yellow marking .

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8. Calibrate
8.1 Calibration standard
Always protect the calibration standard from dust, moisture and other environmental factors,
keep it stored in the transportation carrying case of the ZRM 6013+. The calibration standard
has been measured by Proceq in the factory and the calibration value of RLand Qd has been
inscribed.
It is valid for 2 years and should be replaced or calibrated at Proceq after this time.
The calibration standard delivered with the ZRM 6013+ is not changeable and is valid
only for the delivered instrument.
Following indications are noted on the label of the calibration standard:
After the expiry date of the calibration standard a factory calibration of the ZRM 6013+
and its corresponding calibration standard is required. Contact either Proceq or your
authorized Proceq-agent.
8.2 Cleaning
•The calibration standard has to be protected from dust
•If the calibration standard should be soiled or covered by dust, it can carefully be
cleaned using window cleaner and a soft tissue.
A damaged or a polluted calibration standard may cause incorrect calibration and
therefore incorrect measuring results!
Calibration value
for RL
Serial number
Calibration value
for Qd
Measuring date
of standard
Expiry date
of standard

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8.3 Calibration on calibration standard
If the instrument indicates that the calibration is outdated, or if it is required by the applicable
regulations, the ZRM 6013+ has to be calibrated.
Take care that the ZRM 6013+ is placed correctly on
the included calibration standard. Otherwise, the
ZRM 6013+ will give you an error message. The
instrument has to snap in which is indicated by a click
sound.
Press the symbol and to open the calibration
function. In the standard setting there are listed night
visibility RL and day visibility Qd to be calibrated on
the calibration standard.
By pressing you trigger the calibration. After
the calibration you get a message that the calibration
was successful or you get a remark of the deviation.
With you confirm the calibration and you get
back to the measure mode.

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In order to prevent an unintentional calibration to
completely wrong values (e.g. if the standard is
damaged or soiled or the optic window on the bottom
side of the instrument is soiled), the instrument tells
you how much the calibration diverges from the
nominal value.
If you get suddenly a higher deviation than usual, we
recommend rejecting this calibration by pressing
and determinate the cause through e.g.
cleaning the calibration standard as described in
chapter 8.2 „Cleaning” on page 17 and recalibrate
again.
If a deviation higher than 15% occurs
repeatedly, a calibration by the manufacturer
is most probably needed.
In the standard setting there are listed night visibility
RL and day visibility Qd to be calibrated on the
calibration standard.
You can have a look at the standard settings if you
press in the menu „Calibrate“ the button and
choose a geometry (RLor Qd).
If one of the geometries (RLor Qd) is deactivated, you
can activate them by clicking on the line „Calibrate“
and choose „On“.
Remark:
You can change the calibration interval as described
in chapter 14.6.9 on page 59.
8.4 Calibration on 2nd calibration standard RL& Qd
8.4.1 General
For the optional 2nd calibration standard RL& Qd we affix a pavement marking tape (road
marking foil) on a glass plate and indicate the measuring area. The retroreflection values are
measured and certified by Proceq. However, the values of the 2nd calibration standard RL& Qd
may differ because it is more prone to soiling than our regular calibration standard. The 2nd
calibration standard RL& Qd should only be used in special cases for additional
checking/controlling.

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Front side:
Back side:
Regular calibration should be carried out using the calibration standard which belongs to
the instrument (black plate) in accordance with chapter 8.3 “Calibration on calibration
standard” on page 18.
Following indications are noted on the label of the:
ACC175
position marking
position marking
Calibration value
for RL
Serial
number
Calibration value
for Qd
Expiry date
of standard