Zetec MIZ-21C User manual

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User Manual
MIZ-21C

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS___________________________________ 3
2. FEATURES AND LAYOUT_________________________________________________ 6
3. NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS __________________________________________ 9
4. GENERAL DATA DISPLAY LAYOUTS _____________________________________ 12
5. GETTING STARTED______________________________________________________ 17
6. TOOLS MENU __________________________________________________________ 21
7. SPECIAL FEATURES _____________________________________________________24
8. ADDITIONAL LEARNING ________________________________________________25
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT________________________________________________ 26
10. SPECIFICATIONS________________________________________________________ 27
11. WARRANTY ____________________________________________________________28
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1. Safety Precautions and Symbols
This section contains the most important precautions to follow, and identifies and explains the
various safety symbols found on the instrument. Before turning on the instrument, make sure that
these safety precautions are taken, as described below.
Safety Indications
The purpose of the various safety indications is to ensure operator safety and instrument integrity.
WARNING!
The Warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,
or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
severe personal injury or death.
Do not proceed beyond a Warning sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
CAUTION!
The Caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or
the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in material
damage or loss of data.
Do not proceed beyond a Caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
Intended Use
The MIZ-21C is designed to perform nondestructive inspections on industrial and commercial
materials.
CAUTION!
Do not use the MIZ-21C for any purpose other than the intended use.
Use of equipment and accessories
Zetec provides a series of eddy current probes and accessories that allow the MIZ-21C to perform a
wide range of eddy current inspections. Contact Zetec with questions on compatibility of third party
products to ensure safe operation of the MIZ-21C.
WARNING!
Always use equipment and accessories that meet Zetec’s specifications. Using
incompatible equipment could cause malfunction and/or equipment damage,
or injury.

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Repair and modification
The MIZ-21C does not contain user-serviceable parts. Opening the instrument might void the
warranty. Contact Zetec to arrange for service should your MIZ-21 need maintenance or repair.
CAUTION!
To prevent human injury and/or equipment damage, do not disassemble,
modify, or attempt to repair the instrument.
Safe Workplace Operation
The MIZ-21C instrument is a handheld instrument that requires user interaction for operation. Before
performing an inspection with the MIZ-21C, secure the workplace and ensure proper personal
protection equipment appropriate for the work activity is in place.
WARNING!
Use of the MIZ-21C may require user attention and interaction. Always use the
proper safety precautions and personal protection equipment appropriate for
the jobsite to avoid personal injury or death while operating the equipment.

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General Precautions
•Before turning on the instrument, carefully read the instructions in this user manual.
•Never touch connector pins, whether the instrument is turned on or not, a shock potential
may be present.
•Be familiar with this user manual and keep it available for future reference.
•Follow operation procedures carefully.
•Heed the safety warnings found on the instrument and in this manual.
•The MIZ-21C has been designed for non-destructive evaluations of industrial and commercial
materials. Do not use the MIZ-21C for any other purpose than the stated intended use.
•Only use cables and accessories approved by ZETEC for this instrument.
•MIZ-21C shall only be connected to the supplied power adapter and cables for charging
and/or operating from mains power. The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet
provided with a protective earth contact and of the type indicated on the rating plate of the
supplied power adapter.
•If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by ZETEC, Inc., the protection provided on
the equipment may be impaired.
•Do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument.
•The MIZ-21C instrument must be serviced by the manufacturer only. For any problem or
question regarding this instrument, contact ZETEC, Inc., or an authorized ZETEC, Inc.
representative.

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2. Features and Layout
Features
❶Power Button
❷Control Buttons
❸System Display
❹Connector Panel
❺Product Information and Serial Number
❻Instrument Stand
❼
Protection Cover
❽Hand Strap
❶
❷
❸
❹
❼
❻
❺
❽

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Connector Panel
The connectors accept a broad line of probes
supplied by Zetec. The connector is designed for
easy connection and retention of the probe
connector during operation. Gently insert the
probe connector into the MIZ-21C by aligning the
red dots and inserting until seated. To remove the
connector, grasp the probe connector housing by
the no-slip surface and gently pull to release the
latch and allow the connector to be removed
The charging port is to attach the power
adapter supplied with the MIZ-21C. The
charging port can be used to recharge the
internal batteries as well as powering the
instrument for longer term operation or when
the battery level is lower than is required for
the inspection.
The USB connector can be used to attach
peripherals such a mouse, keyboard,
headphones, or storage device. The USB
connector also supports the connection of a
USB hub so several peripherals can be
connected at once.
CAUTION!
Charging Port
MIZ-21C shall only be connected to the supplied power adapter and cables for
charging and/or operating. Use of an improper power adapter may result in loss
of data or damage to the instrument.
Eddy Current Array Connector
USB & Charging Ports
Eddy Current Connector
Charging
Port
USB 2.0

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MIZ-21C Models
The MIZ-21C is offered in three different models with varying features suited for multiple
applications. Throughout this manual, references may be provided on features not included on your
specific model. Compare the model information tag on the back of the MIZ-21C with the following
table to understand your exact features. Contact Zetec with any questions that may arise about
models and features.
Feature
MIZ-21C-SF
MIZ-21C
MIZ-21C-ARRAY
Conductivity



Single Frequency



Dual Frequency



Rotating Scanner



Eddy Current Array




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3. Navigation and Controls
Touch Control
The MIZ-21C display includes Touch UI that allows the user to interact with the software application
in some very useful ways. Throughout the software applications various gestures of Touch UI are
enabled depending on the current screen and action. Below are the gestures used with the MIZ21C.
Single Tap on most screens allows you to select a menu item or move features on
the data screen.
Double Tap is used on select screens to provide deeper functionality. For
example, double tapping on the C-Scan display from an array technique will
launch a menu with display options for the C-Scan.
Pinch and Zoom provides additional features for interacting directly with the
screen image. For example, pinch and zoom on the 2D calibration Lissajous
screen can be used to adjust the display scale.
Touch control can be disabled by selecting the Tools menu and navigating to
the Touch Screen preference menu.

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Control Buttons
Incorporated into the front panel of MIZ-21C are several user control buttons which provide an
alternative to on screen software buttons for many functions. This can be useful when the job
requires the use of gloves that may not be compatible with the touch enabled display screen. The
table below provides information on the use of the Control Buttons.
Cursor Movement provides up, down, left,
right movement of the active screen item
along with select button in center.
Holding the select button is also used to
capture a screenshot.
Function Buttons corresponding to the
three software buttons on the lower
extent of the screen. Either the touch
screen or function button can be selected
with the same effect. The functions vary
based on the current screen.
Start and Stop Acquire associated with
record and stop while acquiring data or
play and stop when reviewing recorded
data. The two start and stop buttons have
the same function and are positioned for
ease of left or right hand operation.