REGULA 7505M User manual

Certied Quality
Management System
Operating Manual
MAGNETO-OPTICAL DEVICES
for identication and detection of vehicle units numbers falsication
REGULA, model 7505M
2014

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 4
1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 5
11 Description and Operation 5
111 Device Function 5
112 Technical Specications 6
113 Device Composition 7
114 Structure and Operation 8
115 Means of measurement, tools and accessories 10
116 Marking 11
117 Packing 11
12 Description and Operation of the Device Components 11
121 USB-device for Magneto-Optical Visualization (MOV) 11
122 Magnetic Copying Accessories Set (MCAS) 13
123 Spectral Luminescent Magnier Regula model 4177 (SLM) 15
124 Personal Computer (PC) 15
125 Software 15
126 Spare Parts and Repair Kit (SPRK) 16
2 INTENDED USE 17
21 Intended Use of the Device 17
211 Operating Limitations 17
212 Preparation of the Device for Operation 17
22 Intended Use of the Device Components 18
221 USB-device for Magneto-Optical Visualization (MOV) 18
222 Magnetic Copying Accessories Set (MCAS) 21
223 Spectral Luminescent Magnier Regula model 4177 28
3 TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE OF THE DEVICE AND ITS COMPONENTS 29
31 USB-device for Magneto-Optical Visualization (MOV) 29
32 Magnetic Copying Accessories Set 29
33 Spectral Luminescent Magnier Regula model 4177 30
4 ROUTINE REPAIRS 31
41 Safety measures 31
42 General Instructions 31
43 Instructions on Repair 31
5 STORAGE 33
6 TRANSPORTATION 33
7 UTILIZATION 33
8 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE 34
9 ACT OF SALE 35

4
INTRODUCTION
The Operating Manual (OM) is the main operational document for the device Regula 7505M
(hereinafter referred to as “the device”) designed for identication and detection of falsications
of VINs (vehicle identication numbers) and vehicle documents
OM contains information about device design, principles of operation and properties of the
device and its components It also provides instructions on correct and safe operation of the
device (intended use, maintenance, repairs, storage and transportation) and on evaluation of
product technical condition when dening the necessity of repairs
Description of the device software is enclosed in a separate document consisting of the
following paragraphs: application description, system programmer’s manual; programmer’s
manual, operator’s guide 
Personnel operating the device are required to:
zhave higher or specialized technical education,
zpass special training and get clearance to perform expert examination in the eld of
trace evidence and technical expertise of documents,
zbe an OS Windows user,
zstudy techniques of authenticity control of VINs and related vehicle documents
and the OM,
zpass practical training on the use of equipment supplied,
zpass training on safety measures observed when working with the device
USB-devices have
no dangerous voltage as
they are powered by a
secondary power supply
source – a PC USB-bus
with nominal voltage
5 V. However, the mains
power source and PC
peripherals (supplied
optionally) can have
life hazardous nominal
voltage ~ 220 V 50 Hz.
To avoid electric shock
personnel are obliged to
strictly observe the safety
measures described in
paragraph 2.1.1. Device
is classied as Class I
Equipment IEC950A
according to its electric
safety properties.
The magnetic
copying accessory set
contains inammable
liquid (alcohol).
Combustibles, lubricants
and power supply
systems of examined
vehicles may cause
additional re hazard.
To ensure device
proper operation it is
strongly recommended
not to change settings of
the special software. The
device should be operated,
maintained, repaired,
stored and transported in
conformity with chapters
2-6 of this OM. Violation
of these requirements will
result in the loss of the
manufacturer’s warranty.
WARNING!

5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description and Operation
Device Function
Regula 7505M is designed for non-destructive investigation of metal surface and for
document examination to control their authenticity and detect falsication of VINs and vehicle
documents
The device is a set of hardware and software products enabling visualization (video imaging)
of the relief and structural inhomogeneity of the metal surface with magnetic properties
(traces of mechanical processing, inclusion of non-ferromagnetic materials, surface aws of
welding seams), without removing the lacquer-and-paint coating (if applicable) by methods of
magneto-optical visualization A PC is used for capturing, collecting, processing, transferring
and displaying information
The device is intended for use by forensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies, judicial
authorities, customs and insurance companies As Regula 7505M provides high-quality
results, uses non-destructive methods, operative and obvious character of magneto-optical
investigations, it can be used for express inspection (eg at customs or by highway patrol),
as well as for advanced forensic examination of vehicle VINs in laboratory conditions In case
any VIN changes are detected, further investigations can be carried out using a special set of
peripheral hardware tools (supplied optionally) suitable for a case
Application
Objects of control are divided into two categories:
Category “A” —
vehicle unit surface (data carrier –
body, engine and chassis) with relief
identication number applied by
mechanical processing, electro sparking
or laser mode 
Data carriers of integral body frame
in mass production passenger cars are
normally made of sheet steel: RRST 1405
(DIN 1623 quality standard) cold rolled
sheet steel; UST 1203, UST 1303 unkilled
sheet steel Exceptions are made for
Audi A8/S8 series bodies, produced
since February 1994, because their body
panels are made of aluminum alloys
Engine cylinder blocks are mostly made
of special cast iron and aluminum alloys
Thickness of non-magnetic coating
(galvanic and lacquer-and-paint coating)
of manufactured vehicle body parts
is 185 μm (with 6 layer coating); but
typically it is 40-80 μm
Category “B” —
materials and printing methods of vehicle
related documents 
Device components enable to examine vehicle
related documents security features activated in
different spectral ranges (absorption, reection,
luminescence) when they are viewed under lights
with different wavelengths (for more information
see Spectral Luminescent Magnier Regula 4177
Operational Manual)
1
1.1
1.1.1

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Climatic conditions:
air temperature from +10 °C to +35 °C
relative air humidity up to 80 % at temperature of +25 °C
atmospheric pressure from 84 to 107 KPa (from 630 to 800 mm mercury)
Working temperatures on vehicle data carrier surface during magnetic copying: from -20°C
to +50 °C
Working temperatures on the surface of the Combination Magnetic Scanner during magnetic
coping: from -20°C to +50°C
For climatic storage conditions see paragraph 5
For transportation conditions see paragraph 6
It is recommended to avoid hitting and vibrations during device transportation and operation
Technical Specications
Technical specications of the device are laid out in the description of its components
(see paragraphs 121–123)
The device nonstop operation in working conditions lasts for up to 8 hours
Warm up time for device operation — not more than 3 minutes
Power supply sources:
Autonomous power internal PC battery
Mains power PC external mains power supply source, converting AC voltage of 220 V
-15% +10%, frequency 50 Hz ± 1 Hz into DC voltage of PC power
supply
External PC power supply source, converting DC voltage of vehicle–
on-board system (nominal value =12/24/48 V) into DC voltage of PC
power supply
Power Consumption:
USB-device for Magneto-Optical Visualization not more than 2,5 W
Spectral Luminescent Magnier Regula 4177 not more than 2 W
Reliability:
Time to failure not less than 10 000 hours
Average service life not more than 5 years
Operation warranty period 12 months from the date the device is delivered to the Customer
Storage warranty period 12 months
Dimensions:
In transportation packaging up to 550x420x220 mm
Ready for transportation (with the case closed) up to 460x370x180 mm
In working position (open case) up to 460x370x550 mm
Folder for documents up to 420x320x60 mm
Weight:
In transportation packaging (gross weight) not more than 20 kg
In transportation packaging (net weight) not more than 12 kg
Device in a standard delivery set (without a PC) up to 10 kg
Folder for documents up to 1 kg
Operational conditions and storage
1.1.2

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Device Composition
A complete delivery set of the device is shown in Table 1
Table 1
Item Quantity Packing Figure # Marking
USB-device for Magneto-Optical
Visualization
1 Body-case 3 Regula,
7505M,
serial #,
year of
production
USB cable to connect to a PC 1
**Laptop 12’’ 1
**External PC mains power source 1
Magnetic Copying Accessories Set: Body-case 1b Regula,
7505M,
serial #,
year of
production
Combination Magnetic Scanner (CMS) -
demagnetizer with the set of changeable
concentrators:
- Rotary — 15 mm
1 Casing 1b
1 Casing 1b
- Rotary — 21 mm 1 Bag 1b
- Flat — 11 mm 1 Casing 1b
Compact Magnetic Scanner 11 mm 1 Bag 10
**Eddy-current scanners +/- Body-case 1b
Magnetic tape (MT) cartridges 2Casing 1b
Magnetic tape (MT) reserve (magnetic tape
strip 250 mm long)
10 Casing 1b
Magnetic clamps for MT 2Casing 1b
Universal handle with a hinge 1 Bag 9b
Extension handles 2Bag 9b
Container for alcohol (10 g) 1 Bag 7d
Brush 1 Bag —
Marker 1 Bag —
Accessories bag 1 Body-case 1b
Carrier bag for accessories 1 Body-case 1b
Spectral luminescent magnier Regula 4177 +/- Body-case 1b Regula
4177
Peripheral VIN examination tools Body-case Regula
7516
Folder with documents 1 Transportation
packing
—Regula,
7505M
Software:
**PC Drivers and Utilities
+/- —
CD#1
**OS Windows XP +/- CD#2
**MS Ofce +/- CD#3
Special software for managing USB-devices for
input, processing and images stitching:
Videoscope 1 CD#4
NUCA ( EYER) 1 CD#5
** IRS (Information Reference System)
“Autodocs”
+/-
CD#6
Driver for magneto-optical visualization 1 CD#4
Driver for Spectral Luminescent Magnier +/- CD#4
Graphic les for printing paper cartridges
intended for threading plastic magnetic
tape
2CD#4
Complete Set of operational documents: Bag — —
PC Passport 1
Regula 7505M Operating Manual 1
Regula 4177 Operating Manual 1
**Regula 7515 Operating Manual
1.1.3

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Item Quantity Packing Figure # Marking
**Regula 7516 Operating Manual +/-
Videoscope User Guide 1
“NUCA” (EYER) User Guide 1
**IRS (Information Reference System)
“Autodoc” User Guide
1
**PC User Guide +/-
Warranty card 1
Spare Parts and Repair Kit (SPRK)
Magnetic tape cutter with metal magnetic
tape reserve (10 m roll) 1 Bag
—
1’’ plastic magnetic tape reserve (10 m roll) 1 Bag
½’’ plastic magnetic tape reserve (5 m roll) 1 Bag
Paper cartridges intended for threading
plastic magnetic tape
11 Bag
Test-Object 1 Bag 1b, 2
Combination Magnetic Scanner sleeve
gaskets
2Bag —
7 mm wrench 1 Bag —
Set of air-cushions (6+6 psc) 1 Bag —
Transportation locking plate 1 Body-case —
Polyethylene bag 1 Body-case —
Transportation packaging 1— — Regula
7505M,
serial #,
year of
production
Note: Positions marked as “**” are supplied optionally
Structure and Operation
The device consists of hardware components and a set of specialized software products
Special equipment of the device allows investigating objects by applying different methods
Category “A” objects examination starts with magnetic copying (magnetogram) of the
investigated surface of a ferromagnetic sample Magnetic Copying Accessories Set (MCAS)
contains various kinds of magnetic scanners which locally magnetize the object, excite its
magnetic stray elds and copy them to the intermediate exible magnetic carrier (magnetic
tape) without removing the lacquer–and-paint coating (LPC) from object’s examined surface
Detailed investigation of internal stresses in ferromagnetic objects and examination of aluminum
objects’ surface can be performed with an eddy-current scanner (supplied optionally)
Magnetic copy is loaded into the USB-device for Magnetic-Optical Visualization (MOV)
where information about object’s surface layer is scanned This unit combines two functional
components: Optic-Mechanical Block and Block of Electronics
Optic-Mechanical Block (OMB) contains a magneto-optical visualizer which converts
magnetic stray elds of a magnetic copy into an image and a special tape drive mechanism
where the magnetic copy travels in relation to the visualizer
A magnetic copy is loaded into the tape drive where it is automatically introduced into
the tape drive tract Then it is scanned step-by-step by a sensor designed on the basis of a
magneto-optical crystal Magneto-optical visualization of magnetic copies of the investigated
object is based on Faraday magneto-optical effect which occurs in crystalline lms of Bi-
containing ferrite garnets
Light distribution is received by the sensitive CMOS video camera matrix where it is
converted into a digital TV signal to be processed and examined with PC software
Step-by-step input of images into a PC allows making automatic panoramic stitching of a
digital image from several sub-shots
Block of Electronics manages OMB resources (electric drive, inductor, illuminator, video
camera and indicators)
Operation of Regula 7505 USB-devices is carried out with the help of a Personal Computer
(PC) via special software A PC displays newly obtained and stored examination data which are
processed, examined and documented
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Spectral Luminescent Magnier (SLM) is used for optical examination of documents
(category “B” objects) It enables the user to examine objects in visible light (white, blue,
yellow and green), in infrared (IR), ultraviolet (UV) and oblique light, as well as IR and
UV luminescence Complete description of SLM can be found in the corresponding Operating
Manual
Peripherals (supplied optionally) extend examination possibilities of the device by applying
additional methods and means of investigation of category “A” objects The device is designed
to operate together with the following peripherals:
zUSB-device for optical input,
zmagnetic powder visualization device,
zeddy-current probe,
zelectrochemical etching device
Basic functions of VideoScope/NUCA (EYER) Software: operating USB-devices; input
and processing of images; automatic program correction and panoramic shots stitching of
MOV; images processing; comparison of images; measurements of linear and angular sizes;
saving and printing of image les as illustrations to the photo charts
Information Reference System “Autodocs” is a collection of document templates from
a number of countries related to vehicle ownership and driving
Set of operational documents contains data on design, principles of operation, properties
of the device and its components It also contains instructions on correct and safe device
operation and evaluation of its technical condition when deciding whether it is necessary to
send it for repairs
The device is manufactured in a compact portable case (tight, shock-resistant, plastic body-
case) on the basis of a standard model “WONDERFUL PC-4618N” or similar The device in
working position is shown in Figure 1
General view of the device
Figure 1а
1 — body-case
2 — laptop 12’’
3 — USB-device for magneto-optical visualization
4 — PC folding panel
5 — PC xing pins
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2
3
4
5

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Means of measurement, tools and accessories
The device is intended for indexing (not measuring) purposes Therefore control of device
operation is performed by test-objects, simulating several known methods to alter vehicle
VINs (cold calking, sealing with fusible metals, dot welding and pressing in fragments)
See paragraph 2212 for the details of the device operational check-up using the test-object
Test-object (see Figure 2) imitates a category “A” object It is a plate made of a vehicle
body metal sheet (unkilled sheet steel) with the thickness of 0,8-0,9 mm bearing “291634”
initial number applied by mechanic pressing (cold stamping) The original number details:
manual stamping with the use of “type No6” markers kit and hammer on a massive anvil
The height of digits relief is about 0,3-0,4 mm
Three digits of the original number were modied: “9” to “0”, “6” to “9” and “4” to “5”
Thus, the altered number appears as “201935” (altered digits are underlined)
Digit “9” of the original number was altered manually using cold calking of one element
(crosspiece) of digit “9” with the help of bench tools Then digit “0” was stamped over the
remaining contour of digit “9”
Alterations of digit “6” The original number fragment bearing digit “6” was dismantled (cut
out), rotated by 180°, pressed in (so that digit “6” transformed to digit “9”) and then was
xed in the plate frame by dot welding
Digit “4” of the original number was modied by means of sealing the digit relief with
soft metal (tin) and then stamping a new digit “5” over the built-up area
Characteristics of test-object:
Figure 1b
View of the device with the lifted PC panel
1.1.5
6 — PC external mains power source
7 — eddy-current magnetographing device
Regula 7515M
8 — carrier bag for accessories
9 — spectral luminescent magnier Regula 4177
10 — body-case for magnetic copying
accessories set
11 — cartridges for magnetic tape
12 — magnetic tape clamps
13 — combination magnetic scanner
14 — test-object
15 — magnetic tape strip
11 12
10
13
15
14
9
8
6
7

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After the original digits were altered, the following operations were performed on the
test-object: grinding, spackling, dressing, priming, two-layer spray-on painting with aerosol
motor enamel using the technique of cold drying in accordance with the repaired coating type
Photographic image of the investigated test-object surface
Figure 2
Marking
Device marking is performed in the form of a label on the rear side of the PC panel
The marking label provides the following information:
zmanufacturer’s name and/or trade mark,
zsymbolic notation of the device,
zdevice serial number in compliance with the numbering system of the manufacturer,
zdate of manufacturing (year and month),
zrated voltage, V,
zrated current, A,
znominal frequency, Hz,
ztechnical conditions marking,
znational certication mark
Device sealing is made with the help of destructible security labels applied on the Optic-
Mechanical Block body and on the device chassis Damages of the security label cause a loss
of warranty
Folder with documents is labeled on the cover
SPRK is labeled on the repair kit’s bag
Packing
Device hardware is packed in the body-case Software and a set of operational documents
are enclosed in a documents folder SPRK is packed in a bag
The device is transported and stored in a special wooden box Device special equipment is
arranged in conformity with Table 1
Description and Operation of the Device Components
USB-device for Magneto-Optical Visualization (MOV)
Functions
1.1.6
1.2.1
1.1.7
1.2
zMagneto-optical visualization of a physical copy from MT
zTransforming a visualized image into a digital TV signal
zChanging frames due to step-by-step movement of MT in the tape drive mechanism
with further automatic stitching
zIndicating current system status

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Technical characteristics
Examined object material ferromagnetic
Width of magnetic tape 25,4 and 12,6 mm
Maximum length of magnetic tape not limited
Examined width of magnetic tape not less than 20 mm
Physical size of image point (frame format 1280x1024) 16 μm
Acceptable thickness of non-
magnetic coating (Fig 7-8):
for detailed research (spatial resolution 80 μm) not more than 0,1 mm
for general research (spatial resolution 400 μm) not more than 0,5 mm
Acceptable thickness of removed surface layer of metal not more than 1,0 mm
Approximate time of input of a magnetic copy of fused area 15 sec
OS Windows XP
Format of image les BMP, PCX, GIF, JPG
PC monitor size 12”
Approximate size of a VIN image le (75 % JPG, 640x512) 1,8 Mb
Working time: in autonomous mode (depends on PC type), usually not more than
3 hours
from mains power source, not less than 8 hours
Consumed electric capacity on the USB-bus not more than 2,5 W
The USB-device for MOV is
designed in the form of a module,
built in the body-case of the device
The module is sealed and covered
with a protective casing
It is strongly prohibited to detach
the USB-device for MOV from the front
panel during the operation of the device.
Design
Figure 3
Front panel of the USB-device for MOV
(the arrows show the direction of MT movement)
1 — tape drive (place to insert MT)
2 — pressing roller block (for manual extraction of MT)
3 — pressing roller
WARNING
1
2
3
5
6
4
4 — status indicators of the USB-device
for MOV
5 — magnetic tape pressing unit
6 — bunker (place to extract MT)

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zelectric motor of OMB magnetic tape drive,
zindicators of MT position,
zMOV illuminator,
zinductor
zSwitching the PC on, loading the OS, initializing software Automatic check-up of the
state / pre-installation of OMB equipment
zMT is manually inserted into the OMB buffer Then MT is captured by the magnetic tape
drive and moved to MOV working zone
zStep-by-step movement of MT is followed by panoramic stitching of an MOV image
zThe quality of stitching and its informative value is controlled
zMT extraction: direct or reverse rotation depending on the length of the inserted MT strip
Manual extraction of MT from OMB buffer The device switches to a stand-by mode
zThe equipment automatically switches to a stand-by mode when the “Stop” mode lasts
longer than ≈ 5 minutes Stand-by mode is switched off as soon as a new command is
received
Magnetic Copying Accessories Set (MCAS)
zCreating a physical copy (recording information to intermediate exible magnetic
carrier – magnetic tape) of magnetic stray elds distribution over the object surface
The copy reects relief and structural inhomogeneity of the material Permanent magnets
of the Combination Magnetic Scanner concentrators serve as sources of magnetic stray
elds’ excitation
zDemagnetizing magnetic tapes for further use
zArranging, marking, storing and carrying the operative reserve of MT and recorded
magnetic copies
zService functions while performing magnetic copying
Technical Characteristics
Dimensions of physical
copies:
length unlimited Recommended length – 250 mm
width 11 mm (Combination Magnetic Scanner at concentrator and
Compact Magnetic Scanner)
width 15 mm (Combination Magnetic Scanner rotary concentrator)
width 21 mm (Combination Magnetic Scanner rotary concentrator)
MT cartridge capacity not more than 10 strips (250 mm long)
MCAS casing dimensions 120x80x40 mm
Weight of the loaded MCAS casing 0,4 kg
CMS dimensions 105x30x30 mm
CMS weight 0,2 kg
Functions
List of main components of the USB-device for MOV:
1.2.2
“device is passive”
(special software is not operating with the device);
“device is active”
(special software is operating with the device);
“MT in the bunker”
(insertion or extraction of MT);
“MT in the tract”
(stitching is in process)
Status indicators of the USB-device for MOV:
Algorithm of Automatic Magneto-Optical Visualizer operation:

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MCAS casing is designed as a leather waist carrier pouch (Figure 1b, pos 10) intended for
carrying accessories for magnetic copying MCAS casing is placed in a special niche under the
front panel of the device body-case
Main elements of the loaded MCAS casing are shown in Figure 1b:
Design
10 — MCAS casing,
11 — magnetic tape cartridges,
12 — magnetic tape clamps,
13 — CMS,
15 — magnetic tape strip
Combination Magnetic Scanner (CMS) (Figure 1b, pos. 13) is intended for magnetization
of an examined object and magnetic biasing of magnetic tape while performing a magnetogram
It is also used for demagnetizing magnetic copies for their further reuse CMS is equipped with
three replaceable concentrators on permanent magnets for use on different surfaces of objects
with various properties: a at concentrator (effective width of 11 mm), a rotary concentrator
(effective width of 15 mm) and another rotary concentrator (effective width of 21 mm)
Flat concentrator of CMS is designed for copying relief surfaces with unevenness not
exceeding 0,5 mm at the base width of 11 mm (number platforms of the majority of vehicle
engines and number areas of some vehicle bodies) The at concentrator of CMS has the
strongest magnetic ow compared to other scanners Thus it is mainly used for examination of
structural homogeneity of metal surfaces
Rotary concentrators of CMS are designed as oating disks system for magnetic copying
of more complex relief surfaces with unevenness not exceeding 1 mm at the base width of
20 mm (number platforms of most vehicle bodies) CMS rotary concentrators form surface
magnetic ow Therefore they are mainly used for examination of relief homogeneity of metal
surfaces (front side of number platform, defective welded seams) They have the highest
penetrating ability through lacquer-and-paint coating Stronger magnetization is provided by
the concentrator with a smaller effective width That is why the use of 15 mm concentrator is
more preferable for detailed examination The use of 21 mm concentrator is more preferable
for increasing the examined area
Compact Magnetic Scanner (Figure 10, pos.1) is equipped with a at concentrator on
permanent magnets with effective width of 11 mm Due to the minimal size the scanner can be
used on difcult surfaces: grooves, joints or abutment of examined object elements Magnetizing
properties of this scanner occupy an intermediate position among CMS concentrators
The compact magnetic scanner is equipped with a spring clip which can be xed in one of two
positions The operator can choose a suitable position relative to the direction of scanning
The most effective device for advanced examination of metal structure of objects is the
eddy-current scanner (supplied optionally) Its specications are given further in this Operating
Manual
Magnetic Tape Cartridges (Figure 1b, pos. 11) are used for storing operative reserve of
MT The cartridges have two compartments: 1) for MT that has recorded information (marked
with a red marker) and 2) for demagnetized MT (marked with a green marker) Cartridges can
be either attached to magnetic clamps (Figure 1b, pos 11–12) or kept separately
Magnetic Clamps (Figure 1b, pos. 12) are used to x a MT strip on the examined area
during magnetic copying
Universal Handle with a Hinge (Figure 9b, pos. 5) allows xing one of CMS concentrators
on the tip of the handle As a result, magnetic copying becomes possible in hard-to-reach
areas of a vehicle body The length of the universal handle with a hinge can be extended by
attaching extension handles (Figure 9b, pos 6)
Use a container with operative reserve of alcohol and a brush when preparing the object
surface for magnetic copying Use a marker for marking magnetic copies
Some accessories for magnetic copying and SPRK are kept in the accessories bag
(Figure 1b, pos 8):
zCMS rotary concentrator (21 mm),
zcompact magnetic scanner (11 mm) (Figure 10, pos 1),
zuniversal handle with a hinge (Figure 9b, pos 5),
zextension handles (Figure 9b, pos 6),
zcontainer for alcohol (10 g),
zmarker,

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1.2.3
1.2.4
zbrush,
zMT cutter with technological reserve of MT – 10 m roll (Figure 5),
ztest-object (Figure 1, pos. 14, Figure 2),
zcombination magnetic scanner sleeve gaskets
Spectral Luminescent Magnier Regula model 4177 (SLM)
Spectral Luminescent Magnier (SLM) is designed for examination of documents with
the purpose of detecting altered areas in the original document The examination is based
on difference in physical and chemical properties of document materials (polygraphic inks) in
different spectrum ranges (l = 450-1000 nm)
SLM is used for expert examination of documents The device is stored in a special
compartment under the PC folding panel (Figure 1, pos 9)
Specications of Regula 4177 are given in this Operating Manual
Personal Computer (PC)
A PC with special software manages various USB-devices of Regula 7505M (MOV, SLM, op-
tical input), displays operative and stored information, provides conditions for its processing,
examination and documenting
The device can operate both with a stationary PC and with a 12’’ laptop
If the User purchases a 12’’ laptop, it should meet the following
requirements in order to be installed correctly:
Dimensions not more than 310x230x42 mm
(minimal dimensions LxW: 270x190 mm)
USB-ports location on the rear side (minimum – 1 port)
Total number of USB-ports minimum – 2 ports
CD-disk drive location on the right or in front of the PC
For Videoscope/NUCA (EYER) special software operation the following PC
specications are required:
Minimum conguration:
– IBM-compatible PC,
– processor Celeron 2 GHz, Intel Pentium IV or higher,
– OS Windows XP (SP2 or higher), Windows 2000 (SP2 or higher),
– available USB 20 port with High Speed support,
– 512Mb RAM or higher,
– video adapter supporting 1280x1024, 24bit color mode,
– MS DirectX v90b or higher
Software
Videoscope and NUCA (EYER) are designed for input and processing of VIN images 
Functions
Area of application
Function
Technical specications
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The software performs the following functions:
zoperating “Regula 7505M”,
zinput of images from scanners,
zautomatic panoramic stitching of images of VINs,
zprocessing images,
zcomparing images with specimens,
zrecording images with different formats,
zdocumenting examination results
The description of Videoscope/Nuca (EYER) is given in this Operation Manual
Spare Parts and Repair Kit (SPRK)
SPRK is designed for routine maintenance and repairs of the device, for renewing operative
reserve of consumables and for servicing during examination
Full composition and application:
zthe cutter is used for cutting magnetic tape from stock to ll up operative MCAS reserve,
ztest-object is used to control device operation,
zmetal magnetic tape reserve (10 m roll) in the bunker of the cutter,
z1’’ plastic magnetic tape reserve (10 m roll),
z½’’ plastic magnetic tape reserve (5 m roll),
zcombined magnetic scanner gaskets (2 pieces),
z7 mm wrench to adjust PC xing pins,
zset of air-cushions to ll the gap between a PC and the plate,
ztransportation locking plate used to protect the device mechanisms during transportation
Functions
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INTENDED USE
Intended Use of the Device
Operating Limitations
zuse ungrounded mains sockets,
zuse faulty mains sockets and power supply sources,
zuse power supply sources different from the ones described in paragraph 112,
zswitch on the device with visible damage of protective isolation, of cables conductors
and of power supply cords,
zswitch on the device when protective shrouds are removed
To avoid a re hazard, the personnel must observe re safety measures.
zDo not use the device near open re Do not allow smoking at working place
zDo not use the device for examining vehicles having apparent defects of fuel and power
supply systems
zAvoid a short circuit of vehicle accumulator contacts and power circuit of device power
supply
zAvoid starting the vehicle engine Do not use electrical equipment systems (lights, air-
conditioner, cassette recorder, etc)
zVehicle examination is to be carried out on the working platform (in a box) equipped
with reghting appliances
zIt is prohibited to use the device under rain In case water or condensate appear on
device components case, device operation must be stopped and can be renewed only
after drying
zThe device should not be exposed to hitting and strong vibrations during operation and
transportation
zObserve specied electric parameters for power supply sources in conformity with
paragraph 112
zPlace the device and its cables far from sources of strong magnetic and electrostatic
elds
zConsider operating limitations for the components of the device in conformity with
paragraph 22
IT IS STRONGLY PROHIBITED TO:
Operating limitations
Failure to observe operating limitations given in paragraphs 2.1.1, 2.2.1.1,
2.2.2.1 will result in the loss of the manufacturer’s warranties.
2
2.1
2.1.1
Preparation of the Device for Operation
Step-by-step preparation of the device for operation
zTake the device out from the packaging and place its hardware on the working surface
zOpen the cover of the device body-case (see Figure 1) Unscrew 3 screws and remove
transportation locking plate (see picture on the case cover) Screw in screws into
corresponding sockets on the front panel
zInspect the device components visually
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zCheck the device components and prepare them for operation in accordance with
paragraphs 221–223
zPrepare the PC and its peripherals for operation in accordance with the corresponding
technical description
In case a PC is purchased by the User (see requirements listed in paragraph 1.2.4),
the following operations should performed to install the PC correctly:
zInstall the OS and necessary programs in conformity with their technical description
zInstall the software (Videoscope/NUCA (EYER), Autodocs) and their drivers following
the installation guide
zInstall and adjust xing pins to x the PC (Figure 1, pos 5) according to PC sizes and
its components (disk storages, memory cards, slots and etc) position
zAdjust the length of the cable of the USB-device for MOV The cable must have some
length reserve which provides its freedom of movement when opening/closing the PC
folding panel (Figure 1, pos 4)
zStick air-cushions on the inner side of the body-case cover in order to ll in the gap
between the body-case cover and the PC Air-cushions should be stuck opposite the PC
front corners The thickness of air-cushions is chosen according to the laptop thickness
Intended Use of Device Components
USB-device for Magneto-Optical Visualization (MOV)
2.2.1.1 Operating Limitations
zIt is possible to examine ferromagnetic materials only (iron, steel, cast iron) Non-
ferromagnetic materials (aluminum) are examined with the corresponding eddy-current
scanner (supplied optionally)
zDo not use damaged MT (having breaks with sharp edges, strongly crumpled), MT with
bent on edges or dirty MT (see paragraphs 2222 and 32) Failure to observe these
requirements may result in discrepancies during MT stitching and MT jamming in МОV
zAvoid large abrasive particles (dust, sand, scale, etc), oils, preservatives and other
objects (coins, paper clips, etc) getting into the OMB tape receiving magazine
zDo not interfere with MT movement in the OMB tape drive tract Do not try to extract an
MT strip manually when it is automatically moving in the OMB tract
zDo not reinstall the operational system and drivers for the device components without
emergency
zDo not change settings of the special software If it is necessary to reinstall the software,
follow the instructions given in the corresponding software User’s Guide
zDo not change the arrangement of USB-cables connecting the device components and
PC slots The change in cables arrangement may require drivers reinstallation
2.2
2.2.1
Do not use MT strips shorter than 150 mm. Otherwise in case of tape jamming
in the tape path, there won’t be a possibility of manual tape removal. This situation
may require qualied service.
2.2.1.2 Preparation for Operation
zConnect the PC to an external power supply source The device can be powered by the
internal (autonomous) PC battery In this case power supply cables are not connected
zSwitch on the PC Start the operating system and launch special Videoscope/NUCA
(EYER) software As soon as the USB-device for MOV is connected, the yellow LED
(Figure 3, pos 4) comes on The device is ready to operate
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zTake out test-object #1 intended for testing the USB-device for MOV (see paragraph 115)
from the Spare Parts and Repair Kit (SPRK) and make its magnetic copy in conformity
with paragraph 2223
zPerform magnetic copy stitching in the PC in conformity with paragraph 2213
zCompare the results of obtained magnetic copy stitching with the template shown in
Figure 4 In case of positive results, operation of the unit is considered normal Criteria
of comparing the obtained magnetic copy stitching results with the templates are as
follows:
{match the quality of displaying the original metal surface (surface texture
shall be visible),
{compare the quality of displaying signs of the original number digits alterations
(traces of mechanical processing on the 2nd, 4th and 6th digit positions, as well
as traces of spot welding and contours of pressing-in fragments on the 4th digit
position shall be visible),
{match the quality of displaying residual digits of the original number that were
altered (fragments of the original number digits shall be visible on the 2nd and
6th digit position)
zIn case of malfunction at any stage of operation control, see paragraphs 3 and 4
Magneto-optical visualization of the test object surface through the layer with thickness of 01 mm
Spatial resolution is around 80 μm
Figure 4
Operational check-up
To switch the device off do the following:
zClose special Videoscope/NUCA(EYER) software A yellow LED (Figure 3, pos 4) goes
off and the device enters sleep mode Exit the operational system and switch off the PC
zDisconnect the external PC power supply source from the mains (if it was connected)
zUnplug the device Place the power cable and the AC adapter into the corresponding
body-case compartment
2.2.1.3 Intended Use
The USB-device for MOV performs the following operations:
zmagnetic copy stitching,
zextracting a used magnetic copy,
zprocessing and analyzing magnetic copy stitching,
zdocumenting examination results
zEnsure that no magnetic tape is present in OMB tape drive tract - thus, neither red LED
“MT in the buffer” (Figure 3, pos 4), nor the green LED “MT in the tract” (Figure 3,
pos 4) comes on Otherwise, rst remove the previous magnetic copy
Switching the device off
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zFor plastic MT (1’’ and ½’’). Put the MT with its working surface (of brown
colour) facing down (facing MOV) It should be noted that when using ½’’ MT, it is
inserted into a paper cartridge beforehand It means that the ½’’ MT is put with its
working surface (of brown colour) facing down while the paper cartridge is located on
top of MT
zStraighten MT holding it by its edges and insert it into the mouth of the tape receiving
magazine (Figure 3, pos1) Insert MT into the tape receiving magazine to a depth of
30 mm (until blocked) The red LED (Figure 3, pos 4) lights up conrming the state
“MT in the buffer” and the electric motor starts to capture the tape Insert the tape
further inside the tract until it is captured by the drive shaft of OMB The green LED
(Figure 3, pos 4) lights up conrming the state “MT in the tract”) Release MT strip
and it will move forward automatically.
zWait for approximately 5 seconds to load the potentially informative sector of the
magnetic copy into MOV zone Start stitching process by corresponding software
command Stitching process is conrmed by green LED blinking (Figure 3, pos 4)
with the meaning “MT in the tract” The rst visualization sub-frame appears on the PC
screen
zControl the quality of stitching visually When signs of low quality of magnetic copying
are observed (due to MT non-contact with tested surface, MT or scanner warp during
copying, etc), it is possible to stop stitching process with “Eject MT” command As soon
as MT is returned to the buffer, extract it, demagnetize, and make another magnetic
copy in conformity with paragraph 2223
zIn case of satisfactory magnetic copy quality, stitching can be continued until the end
of the informative sector and be stopped with “Eject MT” command, or wait for OMB
termination in automatic mode (“MT end” led comes on)
zAs soon as the OMB receives the command “Eject MT”, used MT automatically returns to
the buffer – to the tape-receiving magazine or to the bunker – (to the closest location)
The green LED “MT in the tract” is fading indicating that MT stopped moving The
red LED “MT in the buffer” comes on Do not remove an MT strip from the tape-
receiving magazine until it fully stops and the led “MT in the tract” is off!
zTake the MT by its edges and remove it from the buffer The red LED “MT in the buffer”
will go out It is required to demagnetize the used magnetic copy for its further use
and place it into the Combination Magnetic Scanner case or store it for future use
Processing and analyzing magnetic copy stitching
zRotate the stitched copy and match it with the original, using manipulation functions:
image rotation and ipping
zEvaluate the quality of stitching visually If the quality is satisfactory, save the initial
le and start processing and analyzing If the quality is unsatisfactory, repeat magnetic
copy stitching or make a new magnetic copy
zProcess the stitched image using software functions In general the following functions
give the most effective results: threshold processing with the possibility of brightness
levels band spreading, image differentiation and spatial ltering
zExamine magnetic copy stitching:
{visually determine signs of number digits alteration, such as traces of
mechanical processing taking the form of traces or utes (Figure 4: 2nd,
4th and 6th digit positions); original number fragments (Figure 4: 2nd and
6th digit positions); non-ferromagnetic materials fragments (Figure 4: 4th
digit position); welded seams and borders of pressing in (Figure 4: 4th digit
position);
{additional investigated features are: deviation of form and arrangement of
digits in the number; different intensity (clearness) of the number digits
contour; non-uniformity or absence of the object surface texture processing
It should be taken into account that the last two features can result from
a poor quality copying (magnetic tape poor tting to the surface);
{compare digits images with specimen VINs or with repeating symbols in
examined number;
Extraction of a used magnetic copy