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A smart new way to measure!

-wirelessly connect 

RTR-H

 probes to your smart device

-turn your cell phone or tablet into a virtual PosiTector gage

-includes free PosiTector app

Certification

PosiTector 

RTR

probes include a Certificate of Calibration. 

For  organizations  with  re-certification  requirements,  instruments

may be returned at regular intervals for calibration.

DeFelsko  recommends  that  customers  establish  calibration

intervals based upon their own experience and work environment.

Based on our product knowledge, data and customer feedback, a

one year calibration interval from either the date of calibration, date

of purchase, or date of receipt is a typical starting point.

PosiTector 

SmartLink

Compatible

(

RTR-H

probes only)

RTR-P

probes are not compatible with PosiTector

SmartLink

NOTE:

Learn more at:  www.defelsko.com/smartlink

Summary of Contents for PosiTector RTR Series

Page 1: ...Full Guide v 1 2 Replica Tape Reader...

Page 2: ...to Measure 8 Cleaning the Probe Opening Anvils 12 Calibration Verification of Accuracy 13 Menu Operation 14 Cal Settings Menu 15 Zero 15 No Tape 15 Tape Grade 15 Linearize 16 Setup Menu 17 Reset 17 Ga...

Page 3: ...Accessing Stored Measurement Data 28 PosiSoft net 28 PosiSoft 4 0 Desktop Software 28 PosiTector App 28 Connect Menu 29 WiFi 29 Access Point 29 USB 31 USB Serial Streaming 31 Sync net Now 32 Bluetoot...

Page 4: ...measured parameters peak height and peak density Peak Height H the average of the maximum peak to valley distances obtained by measuring the thickness of the replica tape HL a more accurate peak to va...

Page 5: ...red up It is therefore good practice to clean the probe regularly with the included cleaning card Cleaning is best performed when the Gage is powered down NOTE With the Gage powered down 1 Clean the p...

Page 6: ...PG coating thickness 6000 200 environmental DPM Shore Hardness SHD soluble salt SST and ultrasonic wall thickness UTG probes Updates Keep your PosiTector current with software updates containing the l...

Page 7: ...rmines which probe is attached and does a self check To disconnect a probe from a body slide the plastic probe connector horizontally in the direction of the arrow away from the body Reverse these ste...

Page 8: ...be returned at regular intervals for calibration DeFelsko recommends that customers establish calibration intervals based upon their own experience and work environment Based on our product knowledge...

Page 9: ...use peaks to receive insufficient coverage and possibly rust prematurely and for the surface to be insufficiently wetted The figure below is a simplified example of why BOTH peak height AND peak densi...

Page 10: ...easure of the average maximum peak to valley height of the surface roughness profile The Gage automatically subtracts the thickness of the polyester substrate from all measurements Press O Film is ava...

Page 11: ...on the target profile See tape instructions for assistance Pull a single adhesive backed replica tape free of its release paper A bull s eye circle of paper should remain on the release paper it is no...

Page 12: ...eroing Simultaneously press and hold both probe buttons firmly until the Gage beeps and the arrows point outward Do not place anything in the measurement opening during this procedure Measure the incl...

Page 13: ...ment a constant anvil pressure is applied to the replica tape regardless of how hard the two buttons are pressed The Gage automatically subtracts the 50 8 m 2 mil of incompressible polyester film No f...

Page 14: ...m replica tape This special grade of tape recommended when taking measurements which will be exported as SDF images NOTE a Firmly press both probe buttons simultaneously and hold until the Gage beeps...

Page 15: ...e Gage powered down swipe the card through the opening a few times while firmly pressing both probe buttons The cleaning card can also be used to clean the surfaces of analog spring micrometers Replac...

Page 16: ...and the shim If not the Gage may need to be returned to your dealer for service The check shim is specifically intended for all PosiTector RTR probes The Gage is designed to measure burnished replica...

Page 17: ...status An empty box indicates that feature is not active Current selection is displayed with darkened background Sync Now USB Drive Auto SYNC Bluetooth WiFi Powder Probes Updates Exit Press the butto...

Page 18: ...y press and hold both probe buttons firmly until the Gage beeps and displays 0 This can be performed from the main measurement screen without having to access the menu Coarse Minus and X Coarse Plus g...

Page 19: ...e grade that is used to knit the Coarse and X Coarse sub ranges together to achieve reasonably accurate readings over the primary range This method is a compromise between accuracy and ease of use Whe...

Page 20: ...Peak Density On Memory Display None Bluetooth OFF WiFi OFF 2D OFF Tape Grade XC Linearize ON 3D OFF PosiTector RTR P models only Units microns Flip Display Normal Sound ON Language English Battery Typ...

Page 21: ...o add the Gage to your PosiSoft net account The PosiTector RTR P projects light through the replica tape and captures a two dimensional black and white image Peak density be determined by simply count...

Page 22: ...n button to scroll between 2D and 3D images if the image does not automatically appear on the display 2D Displays a two dimensional 2D black and white image of the replicated surface When Memory is on...

Page 23: ...ew 4x4 mm Image size 1024x1024x12bit Lateral sampling interval 3 8 um Below is an example of a PosiTector generated SDF opened in Gwyddion a free and open source software image rendering software www...

Page 24: ...ory Selects the type of batteries used in the Gage from a choice of Alkaline Lithium or NiMH Nickel metal hydride rechargeable If NiMH is selected the Gage will trickle charge the batteries while conn...

Page 25: ...eadings remain in memory Clear removes all readings from memory View lists group statistics and all stored readings on the display It will begin by showing statistics based on all readings in memory U...

Page 26: ...rrently opened batch and creates a new batch name using the lowest available number For example if only Batch 1 and Batch 3 exist then Batch 2 would be created and made the current batch The icon appe...

Page 27: ...navigation and buttons to enter annotations Annotations can be synchronized with PosiSoft net and are included in all PosiSoft reports see Accessing Stored Measurement Data pg 28 Annotations can also...

Page 28: ...ions Shortcut The following user selectable display options are available Display appears only if a batch is currently open Chart A real time chart of batch readings x y Chart Notes Instructions descr...

Page 29: ...h 3 B3 indicates an F 6000 coating thickness probe was used to record a total of 6 readings in PA2 mode S c r e e n C a p t u r e Press both buttons at any time to capture and save an image of the cur...

Page 30: ...be stored at a time Each saved image overwrites the previous one The SDF can be accessed when connected to a computer see USB Drive pg 31 The SDF is stored in the root directory named with the format...

Page 31: ...g 31 PosiSoft Desktop Powerful desktop software PC Mac for downloading viewing printing and storing measurement data Includes a customizable templated PDF Report Generator No internet connection requi...

Page 32: ...thout the need for a separate network To enable select Access Point from the Connect WiFi menu The Access Point icon will display in the upper left of the PosiTector display Securing your Access Point...

Page 33: ...ble local networks Available networks detected by the Gage are listed on the screen along with any networks that the Gage has previously been connected to that are not currently within connection rang...

Page 34: ...ation process is started that installs device drivers with out re booting your computer You may see several pop up windows in the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen Wait for the entire process...

Page 35: ...tically synchronize upon connection to a PC Additional measurements added to memory while connected are synchronized only when the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected or when the Sync net Now op...

Page 36: ...and receiving device must be paired before stored or streamed datasets can be transmitted For pairing instructions see http www defelsko com bluetooth Info Lists information about your current Blueto...

Page 37: ...nnected to an internet connected computer with PosiSoft Desktop pg 28 or WiFi network pg 28 Updates Ensure that stored measurements are backed up to a PC or PosiSoft net The Gage may perform a Hard Re...

Page 38: ...ble Kit An optional AC Power Cable Kit is available for continuous operation or battery charging through the PosiTector s built in USB port as shown on pg 31 This kit supplies several alternate power...

Page 39: ...lled As the batteries weaken the bar will be reduced When the battery symbol is low the Gage can still be used but the batteries should be changed or recharged at the earliest opportunity The Gage wil...

Page 40: ...wly recharged batteries in the proper alignment as shown within battery compartment 2 Clean the measurement anvils using the cleaning card pg 12 3 Perform a Hard Reset pg 17 4 Verify accuracy and oper...

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